installation
noun
in·stal·la·tion
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act of installing : the state of being installed
2
: something that is installed for use
3
: a military camp, fort, or base
4
: a work of art that usually consists of multiple components often in mixed media and that is exhibited in a usually large space in an arrangement specified by the artist
Examples of installation in a Sentence
The cable company offers lower prices and free installation.
These products are designed for easy installation.
Her installation as president will take place tomorrow.
The room contained the company's large computer installation.
Recent Examples on the Web
There's no word on its possible availability direct to consumers for installation on their own helmets.
—
New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The collapse happened at the CHOP parking garage under construction on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8 during the installation of a precast concrete section, according to Parker.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
With floor-to-ceiling windows and big open spaces, the new 31,000-square-foot Area 62 hall at Camp San Mateo on the base’s northern end feels more like a college-style dining hall than the chow halls found on most military installations.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Zumthor is there too — in bright red sneakers — talking to LACMA director and chief executive Michael Govan before Govan turns to take a selfie with immersive installation artist Do Ho Suh.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for installation
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
The collapse happened at the CHOP parking garage under construction on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue on April 8 during the installation of a precast concrete section, according to Parker.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
With floor-to-ceiling windows and big open spaces, the new 31,000-square-foot Area 62 hall at Camp San Mateo on the base’s northern end feels more like a college-style dining hall than the chow halls found on most military installations.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Zumthor is there too — in bright red sneakers — talking to LACMA director and chief executive Michael Govan before Govan turns to take a selfie with immersive installation artist Do Ho Suh.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for installation
Cite this Entry
“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
installation
noun
in·stal·la·tion
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of installing : the state of being installed
2
: something installed for use
3
: a military base
4
: a work of art that consists of multiple pieces arranged in a large space
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
