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Definition of urbex

urbex

/ˈɜːr.bɛks/
ur · bex
Past Simple:urbexed
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Past Participle:urbexed
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Present Participle:urbexing
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urbex Lexical Profile

urbex Game Scores & Validity

• 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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• verb

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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• Nearby Words

urbanite
urbanization
urbanize
urbex
urchin
urethra
urge

Word 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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/urbex
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