implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

1

: the action of imploding

2

: the act or action of bringing to or as if to a center

also : integration

this implosion of cultures makes realistic for the first time the age-old vision of a world culture

—Kenneth Keniston

3

: the inrush of air in forming a suction stop

implosive

im-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective or noun

Examples of implosion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The improbable return of Miami Beach’s iconic Deauville Hotel, demolished by implosion in 2022, has come one big step closer to becoming reality. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025

Trouble is, their own intelligence bureaus cannot protect them from the bruising life of gossip columns, financial implosions, political scandals, private-life misadventures, all so rife in the West. —Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

The finale’s ending scene is a spectacular implosion of autonomy, with Innie Mark choosing to run through the halls with Helly than escape with his Outie’s wife. —Devon Ivie, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025

It's been nearly two years now since game industry veteran Phil Harrison left Google following the implosion of the company's Stadia cloud gaming service. —Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

in- entry 2 + -plosion (as in explosion)

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for implosion

• corrosion
• erosion
• explosion

Kids Definition

implosion

noun

im·​plo·​sion im-ˈplō-zhən 

: the action of imploding

implosive

-ˈplō-siv 

-ziv

adjective