placement

noun

place·​ment ˈplās-mənt 

1

: an act or instance of placing: such as

a

: an accurately hit ball (as in tennis) that an opponent cannot return

b

: the assignment of a person to a suitable place (such as a job or a class in school)

2

: placekick

Examples of placement in a Sentence

the strategic placement of products at the entrance of a store

the placement of microphones around the room

The director tried several different camera placements for the scene.

The agency has overseen the placement of hundreds of children in loving homes.

the placement of unemployed workers

Recent Examples on the Web

Long-term national data has shown that states that have previously expanded access to SNAP benefits had reduced numbers of CPS investigations and substantiated reports of abuse and neglect, as well as fewer foster care placements. — Sandy Santana, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026

Though there has been marked improvement in some areas, the state still lags behind on its commitment on finding placements, stability and providing mental health services for a certain population of children. — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Following its show, which was held at The Plaza hotel, the company had 5,500 placements, with an average MIV of $10,400. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The exact placement of the heaviest rainfall remains uncertain. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing placement

• placement test
• product placement

Rhymes for placement

• abasement
• debasement
• defacement
• displacement
• effacement
• emplacement
• encasement
• misplacement
• outplacement
• replacement
• basement

Kids Definition

placement

noun

place·​ment ˈplā-smənt 

1

: an act or instance of placing

especially : the assignment of a person to a suitable place (as a class in school or a job)

2

: placekick