English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition erosion in British English

erosion noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪˈrəʊʒ(ə)n/
1

the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually damaged by water, wind etc and begins to disappear

Example

soil/coastal/glacial erosion

Synonyms and related words
2

the gradual reduction or destruction of something important

Example

the erosion of public confidence in the government

Synonyms and related words
Definition erosion in British English