evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən 

-kyü-ˈā-

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged

Examples of evacuation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During his presentation, Singh also gave development updates on Gaganyaan mission infrastructure including launch pad interfaces, a mission control center, crew evacuation contingencies and communications systems. —Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 May 2025

The evacuation took place after construction workers in the building's first-floor parking garage noticed cracking in a supporting column. —James Bickerton shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025

Chilean officials later cancelled the evacuation order, but asked people to stay clear of beaches and boardwalks as a precaution. —Elda Cantú, New York Times, 3 May 2025

Chilean President Gabriel Boric echoed the calls for evacuation in coastal parts of the Magallanes region, adding that resources would be made available to deal with any impact. —Jay Cannon, USA Today, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for evacuation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

evacuation

noun

evac·​u·​a·​tion i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən 

1

: the act or process of evacuating

2

: something evacuated or discharged