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Definition of demolishment

demolishment

/dɪˈmɑːlɪʃmənt/
de · mol · ish · ment
Plural:demolishments
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demolishment Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or process of tearing down, destroying, or ruining a building or other structure; demolition.

Example

"The city council approved the demolishment of the abandoned warehouse to make way for a new public park."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'demolishment' is grammatically valid, 'demolition' is vastly preferred in standard modern English across both formal and everyday contexts.

• Rhymes for demolishment

• Nearby Words

demography
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demon
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demolishment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demolishment
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