demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing: such as
a
: destruction in war by means of explosives
b
: controlled destruction of a building or other structure
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
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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Because the structure, built in 1890, is within the city’s historic district, a certificate of appropriateness is required for exterior work on the building, including relocation and demolition.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the Israeli military issued a demolition order for the Aida Camp playground on allegations it was built illegally, according to a social media post from the Aida Youth Center.
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The demolition of the race course began in June, shortly after Preakness 150 ended.
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Living among vinyl records, books and videotapes – relics of a life once fully lived — Al finds his fragile balance shattered when a real estate company targets his home for demolition, forcing him to confront both material and emotional dispossession.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
On December 31, the Israeli military issued a demolition order for the Aida Camp playground on allegations it was built illegally, according to a social media post from the Aida Youth Center.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
The demolition of the race course began in June, shortly after Preakness 150 ended.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Living among vinyl records, books and videotapes – relics of a life once fully lived — Al finds his fragile balance shattered when a real estate company targets his home for demolition, forcing him to confront both material and emotional dispossession.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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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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