destruction

Intermediate

/dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

noun
the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed

destruction in a sentence

  • “The storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.”
  • “Many people are very concerned about the destruction of the rainforests.”
  • “Unusually high winds left a trail of destruction over the area.”
  • “weapons of mass destruction (= those which kill or hurt large numbers of people)”

What does “destruction” mean?

destruction (noun) means the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed. It is pronounced /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "destruction" mean?
destruction (noun) means: the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed
How do you pronounce "destruction"?
"destruction" is pronounced /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "destruction" in a sentence?
Here is "destruction" used in a sentence: The storm left a trail of destruction in its wake.

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