teardown

American  

[tair-doun] / ˈtɛərˌdaʊn /

noun

1. a taking apart; disassembly.

2. a house or other building that is purchased with the intention of tearing it down and replacing it with another, more expensive structure.

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Etymology

Origin of teardown

1925–30; noun use of verb phrase tear down

Example Sentences

On Kagawa Street in the Palisades, developer Thomas James Homes bought the property two months before the fire for $3.4 million and was already planning a teardown, only for the fire to destroy the house first.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lionelli said that the previous teardown and rebuild of his home took more than three years and faced numerous delays.

From Los Angeles Times

In the mid-aughts, the team decided another refresh was infeasible and opted for a teardown instead of a remodel.

From Los Angeles Times

“The house wasn’t a teardown, but it was gnarly,” he says of the dark wood-paneled walls and small, compartmentalized rooms.

From Los Angeles Times

After the teardown, Woychowski, who has been in the auto business for 45 years, said he was left wondering if U.S. automakers can adjust.

From Seattle Times