Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demolish-a-house

verb phrase
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ ə haʊs/
Definition
To completely tear down or destroy a residential building.
Examples
  • They had to demolish the house to make space for a new shopping mall.
  • The old house was demolished last summer, paving the way for modern apartments.
Meaning
Demolishing a house involves the process of dismantling or tearing down a structure to clear the land for new construction or redevelopment.
Synonyms
  • Knock down
  • Destroy
  • Raz
  • Level