removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Synonyms

• disposal
• dumping

Examples of removal in a Sentence

We arranged for the removal of the old car.

The city is having problems with trash removal.

Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.

Recent Examples on the Web

An Ohio state appeals court reinstated Lincoln Heights councilman Daronce Daniels nearly a year after his removal. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025

On Sunday, a federal judge blocked White House plans to return Guatemalan children to their home country, while another ruling Friday prevented efforts to fast-track removals of people found far from the southern border. —Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025

DeSantis, in a press conference last month, said DHS had increased its speed of detainee removals. —Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

The administration has not yet ordered the removal of any exhibits. —Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Rhymes for removal

• approval
• disapproval
• reapproval

Kids Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act of removing : the fact of being removed

Legal Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed