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Definition of urbex
urbex
/ˈɜːr.bɛks/
ur · bex
Past Simple:urbexed
•Past Participle:urbexed
•Present Participle:urbexing
urbex Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
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• noun
1
The recreational activity of exploring man-made structures, particularly abandoned buildings, ruins, or hidden utility tunnels.
Example
"Her passion for urbex has led her to photograph dozens of forgotten factories and crumbling asylums across the country."
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1
To engage in the exploration of abandoned or hidden man-made structures and facilities.
Example
"We urbexed an old hospital on the outskirts of the city last weekend."
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View all synonyms for urbexWord Origin & Etymology
A portmanteau coined in the late 1990s, blending the words 'urban' and 'exploration'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Urbex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urbex