demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction in war by means of explosives
2
demolitions plural
: explosives for destruction in war
Examples of demolition in a Sentence
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
The demolitions should be complete by the end of the year.
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In that fatal accident, DOB issued multiple violations for work without a permit — including demolition in progress of a walk-in freezer and a commercial kitchen — and for failing to maintain the structure.
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project’s cultural significance and adherence to timelines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Nvidia’s development plans envision the demolition of an office and research building that Nvidia already owns and occupies.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Those city development funds are managed by the Capital Region Development Authority, and the city is now seeking the quasi-public agency’s approval to move them to the Windsor Street demolition.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
The plan has faced opposition from preservationists due to the demolition of the old auditorium, but county officials emphasize the project’s cultural significance and adherence to timelines.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Nvidia’s development plans envision the demolition of an office and research building that Nvidia already owns and occupies.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Those city development funds are managed by the Capital Region Development Authority, and the city is now seeking the quasi-public agency’s approval to move them to the Windsor Street demolition.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌdem-ə-ˈlish-ən
ˌdē-mə-
: the act of demolishing
especially
: destruction by means of explosives
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