demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction in war by means of explosives
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 money to pay for the additional costs will be taken from the contingency fund for Project 2, the demolition and reconstruction of the southeast portion of the school which is expected to cost nearly $102 million.
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Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
If the meltdown occurs in the next 10 days or so, the error is reversible, as the major demolition of Line 2 will not have started and that tube can be kept open, with repairs instituted nights and weekends only.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
The demolitions and renovations are estimated to cost roughly $8.2 million, funded by University Reserves, according to UALR.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
But by the 50s and 60s, as more and more people headed for the suburbs, demolition in downtown was more common than new construction.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
If the meltdown occurs in the next 10 days or so, the error is reversible, as the major demolition of Line 2 will not have started and that tube can be kept open, with repairs instituted nights and weekends only.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
The demolitions and renovations are estimated to cost roughly $8.2 million, funded by University Reserves, according to UALR.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
But by the 50s and 60s, as more and more people headed for the suburbs, demolition in downtown was more common than new construction.
—Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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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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