demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction in war by means of explosives
2
demolitions plural
: explosives for destruction in war
Examples of demolition in a Sentence
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
The demolitions should be complete by the end of the year.
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Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
While Ralph Lauren has also stood for Americana, another brand known for American ideals with a European touch, Libertine showed its Spring 2026 collection in the lovely and newly saved from demolition Elizabeth Street Garden.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
According to the listing, strategic demolition has been completed to prepare for new HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Cunningham was issued a demolition permit, but the Historic Landmarks Commission had a plan to save it.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for demolition
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌdem-ə-ˈlish-ən
ˌdē-mə-
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction by means of explosives
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