Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defenestration

noun

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɛs.trəˌeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of throwing someone or something out of a window.

Examples

During the political turmoil, the defenestration of the leader led to widespread chaos.
The term ‘defenestration’ became popular after several historical events involving the act.
He joked that the defenestration of his old furniture was a way to start fresh.

Meaning

Defenestration refers to the act of removing a person or an object from a window, often used metaphorically to describe the act of dismissing someone from a position or to signify drastic removal.