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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The only factors that could delay the completion of demolition would be if buildings have a deeper concrete footing in the ground or if storm water collects and causes problems, Cipriano said.
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2026
After being the star of France’s demolition of Norway’s second string to round off the group phase, Dembele receded into a supporting role against Sweden and let Mbappe and Olise take centre stage.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The Robeson site developer ultimately began demolition on that site over the winter, so the city did not have to carry out receivership there.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Project Purple is being built about two years after the demolition of Kingda Ka, the park's iconic launch coaster that stood 456 feet tall before it was removed in early 2025.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2026
After being the star of France’s demolition of Norway’s second string to round off the group phase, Dembele receded into a supporting role against Sweden and let Mbappe and Olise take centre stage.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
The Robeson site developer ultimately began demolition on that site over the winter, so the city did not have to carry out receivership there.
—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Project Purple is being built about two years after the demolition of Kingda Ka, the park's iconic launch coaster that stood 456 feet tall before it was removed in early 2025.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 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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