Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demolition
noun
/ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
Definition
The act of destroying or tearing down a structure.
Examples
- The demolition of the old factory made way for a new park.
- They hired a company for the safe demolition of the abandoned building. <li: The historic theater was demolished to build a shopping mall.
Meaning
Demolition refers to the process of dismantling or taking apart buildings, structures, or other constructions, often in a controlled manner.
Synonyms
- destruction
- teardown
- wrecking
- dismantling