implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən How to pronounce implosion (audio)
1
: the action of imploding
2
: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center
also : integration
this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture Kenneth Keniston
3
: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop
implosive adjective or noun

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Many remember the implosion of Michael Eisner at Disney soon after losing $140 million hiring super-agent Michael Ovitz, who left in failure soon after joining. Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025 Officials said the work will be done using mechanical demolition, and no explosives or implosions will be used. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 9 July 2025 Over five starts since that June 4 implosion, Giolito owns a 0.83 ERA, with 31 strikeouts over 32.2 innings. Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025 But the Mets’ lead melted away the moment Montas left Tuesday night’s game, as a bullpen implosion keyed a 7-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for implosion

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + -plosion (as in explosion)

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of implosion was in 1877

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“Implosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implosion. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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implosion

noun
im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən How to pronounce implosion (audio)
: the action of imploding
implosive adjective

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