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

The city, in partnership with the Veterans Coalition of Coral Springs, is planning a ceremony with mayoral remarks, the sounding of taps, presentation of colors, wreath placement, volley salute and more. —Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026

The Broad marked a major construction milestone with a topping-out ceremony celebrating the placement of the final steel beam for the museum’s expansion project in downtown Los Angeles. —City News Service, Daily News, 14 May 2026

The timing of the speech is not set in stone, and its placement just after the local elections’ long-inevitable verdict on the unpopular Starmer was viewed by many observers as an effort for the government to reset. —Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026

Through its long-standing association with the Palme d’Or, red carpet jewelry placements, and festival-adjacent events, including its own Trophée Chopard award, the Swiss brand and official festival partner for decades has effectively put its stamp all over Cannes. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 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