Meaning & use

demolition

noun·Everyday

The act of deliberately destroying or tearing down a building or structure.

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The demolition of the stadium took only a few seconds with controlled explosives.

Neighbors complained loudly about the constant noise during the week-long demolition project.

A note on using this word

Often paired with "crew" or "site" in construction contexts.

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