evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce evacuation (audio)
-kyü-ˈā-
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged

Examples of evacuation in a Sentence

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Follow evacuation instructions without delay. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025 Hitler did as Stalin expected, but the rapid fall of France and the evacuation of British troops from Europe in May 1940 left Stalin one on one with the Führer. Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025 In the video shared with the local outlets, the fire could be seen growing larger following the evacuation. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evacuation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of evacuation was in the 14th century

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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evacuation. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

evacuation

noun
evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce evacuation (audio)
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged

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