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demolition

noun
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

Meaning

the act or process of destroying a building or structure

Example Sentences

The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.

Synonyms

destruction, dismantling, wrecking, razing

Antonyms

construction, creation, building

Collocations

demolition work, demolition crew, demolition site, demolition project

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