dislodge

verb

dis·​lodge (ˌ)dis-ˈläj 

dislodged; dislodging; dislodges

transitive verb

1

: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage

2

: to force out of a secure or settled position

dislodged the rock with a shovel

intransitive verb

: to leave a place previously occupied

dislodgment

(ˌ)dis-ˈläj-mənt 

noun

or dislodgement

Examples of dislodge in a Sentence

The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff.

He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.

The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.

Recent Examples on the Web

Bristles loosen over time and dislodge, sticking to the grill grates and your food. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025

The breast tumor cells appear to gain access to the fat cells’ content by poking a straw-like structure into the fat cells and then dislodging the lipids stored there. —Linda Carroll, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025

The bull responded by giving the dog a swift kick to the jaw, dislodging one of the pet's teeth. —Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025

In the clip, the adventurous cat can be seen leaping up to the top of the umbrella, evidently eager to dislodge the bird from its perch. —Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English disloggen, from Anglo-French *desloger, from des- dis- + loger to find lodging for, encamp, from loge shelter — more at lodge

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for dislodge

• hodgepodge
• auge
• hodge
• podge
• fuselage

Kids Definition

dislodge

verb

dis·​lodge (ˈ)dis-ˈläj 

: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense