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

The free program can provide safety guidance, emergency evacuation notification, and help connect the traveler with the local embassy if needed. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

These plans can also cover crisis situations, like emergency political evacuation from your location if ordered by your home country. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Offshore oil rig evacuations could lead to a slight increase in gas prices. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

There had not been a need by Tuesday to open shelters or order evacuations, Clark said. — ABC News, 22 July 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