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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

excavations

/ɛɡˈsævɪkeɪʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does excavations mean?

noun

The act or process of digging or removing earth or other materials to uncover or explore something, especially a site or structure.

Example

"The archaeologists conducted extensive excavations at the ancient city to uncover its secrets."

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