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

Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact. —Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025

Mitchell stuck with Egbuka and dove out with his right hand to dislodge the throw — one of Mitchell’s career-high five passes defended in Sunday’s game. —Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Grant couldn’t dislodge from blocks on several successful Jets runs. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025

Use a broom or soft brush to dislodge leaves, cobwebs, sticks, and other debris. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 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