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

Authorities issued an evacuation warning for two zones north of the highway, as well as a third zone south of the highway but to the east of where evacuation orders were in place. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

The evacuation and safety restrictions have disrupted nearby businesses, many of which are still closed, and vehicles remain in the parking garage. — Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The Lake County Sheriff's Office conducted door-to-door notifications and swept through different trails throughout the evacuation zone. — Alexandra Fine, ABC News, 14 July 2026

More evacuations were lifted for the Aspen Acres fire burning in southern Colorado on Tuesday, allowing residents to return home after weeks of uncertainty. — Denver Post, 14 July 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