C1nounurban
US/ˌdem.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌdem.əˈlɪʃ.ən/
the act of knocking down a building or other structure on purpose
In context
Residents protested against the demolition of the old covered market.
The colonial villa is due for demolition to make way for a shopping mall.
Demolition starts at seven every morning, so the whole street wakes up to the noise.
Words that go with demolition
noun + preposition
- demolition ofFans campaigned against the demolition of the old stadium.
noun + noun
- demolition workDemolition work will close the road for two weeks.
- demolition siteChildren were warned to stay away from the demolition site.
verb + preposition
- scheduled for demolitionDozens of historic houses are now scheduled for demolition.
adjective + noun
- planned demolitionThe planned demolition of the cinema angered film lovers.
- controlled demolitionEngineers used a controlled demolition to bring down the tower safely.