excavation
noun
a hole or cavity made by excavating.
excavations
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pluralof excavation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Remains of at least 10 Neanderthals were discovered in excavations in the cave in the 1950s.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The council said local residents would have opportunities to get involved in further archaeological excavations and activities as the project continues.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The research grew out of archaeological excavations carried out in 2019 and 2020.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The hippodrome was initially unearthed years ago when excavations began for a commercial and residential complex.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Archaeological excavations uncovered complex systems of drainage ditches dating back to 9,000 years ago and becoming extensive by 6,000 years ago, as well as terraces serving to retain soil moisture in drier areas.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
