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.