plural demolitions
: deliberate destruction of a building or other structure
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
The demolitions should be complete by the end of the year.
—often used before another nounHe is part of the demolition crew/team.
a demolition project
a demolitions expert
—sometimes used figurativelythe demolition of several myths about the disease
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/demolition. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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