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

Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty. —Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026

Islamabad's district administration advised people to avoid going to Murree and said all the roads in the area have been closed to travelers to facilitate the evacuation of those already stranded. —Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026

The statement didn’t say when the crossing will open for travelers and the evacuation of sick and wounded. —Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026

These alerts may include evacuation notices, shelter updates and severe weather warnings. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evacuation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

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