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

For example, during the onset of the Iran war earlier this year, the platform recorded a 450% increase in clicks on Oman’s visa application as travelers sought alternative destinations and evacuation routes. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Two uncontained wildfires near the coast had been causing evacuations and business closings in the weeks and days ahead of my visit. — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

None of the families CBS News spoke to blamed the military for their challenges, but are frustrated with the overall situation — the evacuation and the uncertainty that has come after. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Flight attendants are responsible for handling emergency situations, including fires, medical incidents, evacuations and unruly passengers, according to the FAA document. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 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