demolition
noun
de·mo·li·tion
ˌde-mə-ˈli-shən 
ˌdē-mə-
1
: the act of demolishing: such as
a
: destruction in war by means of explosives
b
: controlled destruction of a building or other structure
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next week.
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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However, not one has been designated as historic by our city and all 26 are in danger of demolition.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
My plan also involves the demolition of the antiquated Men’s Central Jail (after a replacement is found).
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Price said demolition of the original Forrestal building is scheduled to start on June 10 and will continue through October.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Parker project, named for a Kansas City jazz icon Charlie Parker, is also underway, adding even more new apartments while rehabilitating the historic House of Hits building, which previously collapsed and was at risk of demolition.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
My plan also involves the demolition of the antiquated Men’s Central Jail (after a replacement is found).
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Price said demolition of the original Forrestal building is scheduled to start on June 10 and will continue through October.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Parker project, named for a Kansas City jazz icon Charlie Parker, is also underway, adding even more new apartments while rehabilitating the historic House of Hits building, which previously collapsed and was at risk of demolition.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
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“Demolition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demolition. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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