1. the act or process of digging out and removing earth, rock, or other material
2. a hole or area that has been dug out
3. the systematic digging and study of archaeological sites
Usage: archaeology

Examples

• The excavation of the basement took three weeks to complete.
• Workers discovered ancient pottery during the excavation.
• The large excavation will become the foundation for the new building.
• Archaeological excavation at the site revealed Roman artifacts.
• Heavy machinery was needed for the excavation of the tunnel.
• The excavation filled with water after the heavy rains.
• Students participated in the summer excavation program.
• Safety barriers surrounded the deep excavation.