removed

adjective

re·​moved ri-ˈmüvd 

1

a

: distant in degree of relationship

b

: of a younger or older generation

a second cousin's child is a second cousin once removed

2

: separate or remote in space, time, or character

Synonyms of removed

• away
• far
• apart

Examples of removed in a Sentence

We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown.

The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed.

Recent Examples on the Web

When leadership becomes more removed, interpretation begins to replace reinforcement. — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Chipotle, Qudoba pull jalapeños amid salmonella outbreak Restaurant chain Qdoba and Chipotle in removed jalapeños from all locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials. — Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026

Surgeons discovered early-stage cancer in her removed uterus. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Segers has made his Instagram account private and removed videos from his YouTube channel. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing removed

• far removed from

Rhymes for removed

• disapproved
• reapproved
• unapproved
• unimproved
• approved
• disproved
• improved
• reproved
• unmoved
• unproved
• grooved
• moved

Kids Definition

removed

adjective

re·​moved

ri-ˈmüvd

1

: being a generation older or younger

the children of your first cousin are your first cousins once removed

2

: far away or separate in space, time, or character

a town far removed from cities