demolition
/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
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Also seen as: demolitions
Meaning · English
The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.
Noun
Examples
During the war, but unrecorded because of the requirements of censorship, a link with the now partly-abandoned Cardiff Railway disappeared with the demolition of Rhydyfelin Viaduct, near Treforest, South Wales, in the latter part of 1942. The steelwork in this structure, amounting to nearly 1,150 to
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).
Common questions
What does “demolition” mean?
The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.
Is “demolition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.