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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On its website, Austin Disaster Relief Network posts daily needs, from call-center operators and coordinators to skilled and unskilled labor for demolition.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
At that time, the home was declared an unsafe structure and was set for demolition, Toussaint said.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
In addition to one for the main structure, the process might involve permits for demolition, electrical infrastructure, swimming pools, if included, and more.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
In May, it was revealed that the historic 1930s home was scheduled for demolition in order to make room for a nine-property development on the site.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 July 2025
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 July 2025
At that time, the home was declared an unsafe structure and was set for demolition, Toussaint said.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
In addition to one for the main structure, the process might involve permits for demolition, electrical infrastructure, swimming pools, if included, and more.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
In May, it was revealed that the historic 1930s home was scheduled for demolition in order to make room for a nine-property development on the site.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 July 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 19 Jul. 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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