implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

1

: the action of imploding

2

: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center

also : integration

this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture

—Kenneth Keniston

3

: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop

implosive

im-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective or noun

Examples of implosion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anadolu via Getty Images The Toronto Raptors have a roster that is both intriguing, and gushing of implosion vibes, all at the same time. —Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

An enhanced understanding of how and why these defects form provides data that can be used to refine the computer models that simulate the implosion process. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025

Pitt’s implosion after a 7-0 start was due in large part to injuries. —Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

But with the implosion of the office market and vacancy rates still high, the initial Facchino plan became infeasible to finance. —Devan Patel, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + -plosion (as in explosion)

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for implosion

• corrosion
• erosion
• explosion

Kids Definition

implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

: the action of imploding

implosive

-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective