teardown
Americannoun
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a taking apart; disassembly.
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a house or other building that is purchased with the intention of tearing it down and replacing it with another, more expensive structure.
Etymology
Origin of teardown
1925–30; noun use of verb phrase tear down
Example Sentences
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The most tempting column for an economist to write about the World Cup is the teardown, and I had it drafted before the opening match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Lionelli said that the previous teardown and rebuild of his home took more than three years and faced numerous delays.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025
After trading three-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson as part of a teardown that precedes a rebuild, the Sharks were expected to be bad.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 7, 2023
This teardown included trading stars such as Juan Soto, Max Scherzer and Trea Turner.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 13, 2023
As we drew up on Liberty Square, I saw that the work-lights were blazing and a tremendous work-gang of Debra’s ad-hocs were moving from the Hall to the Mansion, undoing our teardown of their work.
From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
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