Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

evacuation

[ih-vak-yoo-ey-shuhn] / ɪˌvæk juˈeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
removal
Synonyms


NOUN
withdrawal
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

That knowledge could help policymakers strengthen building codes, improve earthquake resistant infrastructure, update evacuation plans, and better prepare communities for future disasters.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

A warning notice has appeared on the WHO website, telling patients in large red letters to "Beware of fraud", and not to pay anyone who claims to be able to speed up the evacuation process.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

"As soon as I get further confirmations of that, we're ready to re-initiate the process of evacuation," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The UN maritime agency said an evacuation operation had freed 115 vessels and 2,500 seafarers trapped by the dispute before the attack forced its suspension.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

They would be scolded for staying in the city when there was a mandatory evacuation in effect, and they would be sent north on a bus or helicopter.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




Vocabulary lists containing evacuation


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "evacuation" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com