destruction · noun U /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
Word family
Nouns: destroyer, destruction
Adjectives: indestructible, destructive
Verbs: destroy
destruction
B2 when something is destroyed
Dictionary examples:
Many people are very concerned about the destruction of the rainforests.
Unusually high winds left a trail of destruction across the Midwest.
weapons of mass destruction
Learner example:
It can be a solution to avoid the concentration of pollution and consequently avoid the destruction of the buildings. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
