demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing: such as
a
: destruction in war by means of explosives
b
: controlled destruction of a building or other structure
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
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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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
When that digital existence falls apart, the studio’s physical demolition is repurposed as the backdrop for a sci-fi production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2026
Neighbors and preservationists successfully pushed to have the home placed on the Kansas City Register of Historic Places, temporarily protecting it from demolition.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
The Charlotte Museum of History, led by CEO Terri White, opposed the demolition of the landmark.
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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