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

Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The building will host pop-up events including a placement fair for internships and interviews, workshops on leadership development and entrepreneurship, and a creator showcase. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

LaunchPad delivers mentoring and career development, real-world work experience and access to high-profile companies and executives, along with placement programs encompassing experiential learning sessions, interview training and internships. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

This placement means smoke will flow east and south, right into parts of the Midwest and Northeast. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 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