collision

/kəˈlɪʒn̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: collisions

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An instance of colliding.

Noun

Examples

He has retired due to the collision.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. In a collision, physical contact of two bodies is not necessary.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “collision” mean?

An instance of colliding.

Is “collision” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.