removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

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

Synonyms of removal

• 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

Jose Rodolfo Garcia-Sanchez Garcia-Sanchez had spent the year being shuttled to different states for asbestos removal jobs through a temp agency. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

The reshuffle immediately drew thousands of protesters into the streets of Kyiv and other cities, framing Fedorov’s removal as Zelenskyy siding with an entrenched military old guard over a reformer. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Officials are hoping to build a park on land that became available after the removal of downtown highway ramps during the state's 30 Crossing interstate construction project. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 22 July 2026

The company envisions future versions repairing and relocating live satellites, and even latching onto dead ones for removal from highly trafficked orbits. — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Rhymes for removal

• approval
• disapproval
• reapproval
• uveal

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