implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

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

im-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective or noun

Examples of implosion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for implosion

• corrosion
• erosion
• explosion

Kids Definition

implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

: the action of imploding

implosive

-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective