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> Reference and syntax for the DROP ENGINE command.

# DROP ENGINE

Deletes an engine.

## Syntax

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
DROP ENGINE [IF EXISTS] <engine_name>
```

## Parameters

| Parameter       | Description                           |
| :-------------- | :------------------------------------ |
| `<engine_name>` | The name of the engine to be deleted. |

## Example

The following example drops my\_engine:

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
DROP ENGINE my_engine
```