sacking
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sacking
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.
Chelsea had a number of problems last season, one of which was a five-game goalless run under former head coach Liam Rosenior, which led to his sacking.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
He returned to the Scottish Secretary job in September last year after the sacking of Ian Murray in a government reshuffle.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Liverpool have appointed Andoni Iraola as their head coach on a two-year contract following the sacking of Arne Slot.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The sacking of Dadan Hindayana, an entomologist, comes a week after Indonesia's corruption watchdog filed a complaint alleging inconsistencies in budgeting across kitchens.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
“The night my name came out of the goblet. “Getting his comeuppance for sacking Winky, isn’t he?” said Hermione, an edge to her voice.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
![]()
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.