erosion
noun
ero·sion
i-ˈrō-zhən 
1
a
: the action or process of eroding
b
: the state of being eroded
2
: an instance or product of erosion
Examples of erosion in a Sentence
Landscapers planted grass to stop the erosion of the hillside.
Centuries of erosion by wind have carved grooves in the rocks.
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All of this investment is ramping up as the TV ratings continue to grow—this despite the ongoing erosion of the nation’s pay-TV base.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Areas in Southern California slowly sliding toward the ocean
Heavy rainfall and erosion are most likely to blame for the slow-moving landslides that are pushing the Palos Verdes Peninsula toward the ocean.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The erosion of trans rights and the intensity of teenage love—what could be more American than that?
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s an erosion of the critical faculty when there’s an overwhelming demand for content.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Areas in Southern California slowly sliding toward the ocean
Heavy rainfall and erosion are most likely to blame for the slow-moving landslides that are pushing the Palos Verdes Peninsula toward the ocean.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
The erosion of trans rights and the intensity of teenage love—what could be more American than that?
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s an erosion of the critical faculty when there’s an overwhelming demand for content.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erosion
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“Erosion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erosion. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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Medical Definition
erosion
noun
ero·sion
i-ˈrō-zhən
1
a
: the superficial destruction of a surface area of tissue (as mucous membrane) by inflammation, ulceration, or trauma
erosion of the uterine cervix
b
: progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth
2
: an instance or product of erosion
a circular erosion on the skin
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