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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Chisholm filed a permit for a Type 4 municipal waste landfill, designated only for construction and demolition materials.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The move has seen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and the price of the project jumping from $200 million to more than $300 million—though the president has stated the project is being funded by donors, rather than taxpayers.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Invisible asbestos fibers can become airborne whenever materials containing asbestos are disturbed during demolition, renovation, or even routine maintenance.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
The move has seen the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, and the price of the project jumping from $200 million to more than $300 million—though the president has stated the project is being funded by donors, rather than taxpayers.
—Joshua Sammons, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Invisible asbestos fibers can become airborne whenever materials containing asbestos are disturbed during demolition, renovation, or even routine maintenance.
—Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 6 Nov. 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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