ejection

[ ih-jek-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of ejecting.
2. the state of being ejected.
3. something ejected, as lava.

Other Words From

• none·jection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ejection¹

1560–70; < Latin ējectiōn- (stem of ējectiō ) a throwing out, equivalent to eject- ( eject ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

After Bellew's ejection, the news conference quickly turned into a one-man show.

From BBC

This time around there is only one coronal mass ejection and experts believe the duration of the event will be much shorter.

From Los Angeles Times

Serra’s offensive line, already lacking depth because of an injury and a player suspension for an ejection last week, started a freshman and sophomore.

From Los Angeles Times

Warm words from the leaders followed by loud questions and prompt ejection for the journalists.

From BBC

In other words, they had to be able to avoid automatic rejection – and ejection – by the oppositions in the Assembly.

From BBC

Related Words

• banishment
• elimination
• eviction
• ouster
• removal