evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən 

-kyü-ˈā-

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged

Examples of evacuation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An evacuation warning means residents should prepare to leave, stay alert for changing conditions and be ready to evacuate if an order is issued. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Authorities have limited or restricted access to another 123 sites because of environmental conditions or obstacles that could hinder an evacuation in the event of a wildfire. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Authorities limited or restricted access to another 123 sites because of environmental conditions or obstacles that could hinder an evacuation in the event of a wildfire. — Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Crews responded to a large, uncontrolled wildfire sparked by the crash, and evacuations were in place, Coleman said. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evacuation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged