Synonyms of erosion

erosion

noun

i-ˈrō-zhən 

as in corrosion

a gradual weakening, loss, or destruction

the erosion of the banks along the river worries flood experts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corrosion
• decomposition
• decay
• breakdown
• attrition
• undermining
• disintegration
• waste
• dissolution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• increase
• buildup
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erosion

The result will likely be serious coastal flooding and beach erosion. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026

Recent significant coastal impacts, such as erosion, along parts of the West Coast have also heightened attention to the potential effects of changing ocean conditions. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

A number of coastal California towns, including Malibu, Laguna Beach, and Long Beach, have already seen significant coastal erosion this year—due to a number of factors, including El Niño and Pacific hurricanes. — Simmone Shah, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Last month, powerful surf caused further beach erosion in Malibu, resulting in a large sinkhole at a beachfront home. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026