To drop a database in SQL, you need to use a database management system (DBMS) such as MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. The specific syntax may vary slightly depending on the DBMS you are using. Here are some examples of how to drop a database using different DBMS:

1. MySQL:

sql
DROP DATABASE your_database_name;

Replace `your_database_name` with the name of the database you want to drop.

2. SQL Server:

sql
DROP DATABASE your_database_name;

Replace `your_database_name` with the name of the database you want to drop.

3. PostgreSQL:

sql
DROP DATABASE your_database_name;

Replace `your_database_name` with the name of the database you want to drop.

4. Oracle:

sql
DROP DATABASE your_database_name;

Replace `your_database_name` with the name of the database you want to drop.

Note: Dropping a database permanently deletes all data, tables, and other database objects. Make sure you have a backup of the database or confirm that you want to permanently delete the database before executing the DROP DATABASE statement. Additionally, dropping a database typically requires administrative access or appropriate permissions on the DBMS.