Definition of DEMOLITION

demolition

Plural: demolitions

Noun

  • an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
  • the act of demolishing
  • The process of demolishing or destroying buildings or other structures.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French demolition, from Latin dēmōlītiō (“a tearing down”). Equivalent to demolish + -ion.

Synonyms

destruction, wipeout

Scrabble Score: 13

demolition: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
demolition: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
demolition: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

demolition: valid Words With Friends Word