Definition of decrepit
- a decrepit old man
- a decrepit school bus
- a decrepit industry
- an old, decrepit hotel
Trending Now:
More Trending:
My decrepit car barely starts.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'decrepit.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Spanish Central: Translation of decrepit Nglish: Translation of decrepit for Spanish speakers
What made you want to look up decrepit? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Intact Latin Quiz
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZTest Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ