evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən 

-kyü-ˈā-

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged

Examples of evacuation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But as Beijing ramps up military pressure around Taiwan and Japan shores up its own southwestern defenses, the route has drawn scrutiny — not least because the vessel has been officially earmarked by Tokyo to assist in emergency evacuations if regional tensions erupt into open conflict. —Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Six law enforcement officers were injured during evacuation efforts, which were made difficult by unpredictable, high winds, according to Winans. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 June 2026

Know your evacuation zones and routes in advance. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 June 2026

The National Hurricane Center and the National Weather Service provide forecasts, watches and warnings throughout hurricane season, while local governments offer evacuation information, preparedness guides and emergency alerts tailored to their communities. —Sofia Baltodano june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evacuation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged