destruction
/dɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: destructions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of destroying.
Noun
Examples
The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon.
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
The results of a destructive event.
Noun
Examples
Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed.
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 “destruction” mean?
The act of destroying.
Is “destruction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.