replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplās-mənt 

1

: the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced

2

: one that replaces another especially in a job or function

Synonyms of replacement

• substitute
• backup

Examples of replacement in a Sentence

We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.

Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?

Recent Examples on the Web

The goal, however, is to avoid having to do a tree replacement in the first place. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Maine Democrats would have until July 27 to find a replacement. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The prospect of Platner’s allies trying to influence his replacement struck some in the party as audacious in the extreme. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 July 2026

Under Maine law, if Platner drops out by July 13, the state party chooses the replacement. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing replacement

• estrogen replacement therapy
• hormone replacement therapy
• replacement set
• replacement therapy

Rhymes for replacement

• abasement
• debasement
• defacement
• displacement
• effacement
• emplacement
• encasement
• misplacement
• outplacement
• basement
• placement

Kids Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplā-smənt 

1

: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced

2

: one that replaces another : substitute

Legal Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment

1

a

: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced

b

: an insurer's option under a policy to replace or repair damaged property rather than pay the insured for the loss

2

: something that replaces

specifically : a new fixed asset or portion of an asset that takes the place of one discarded (as because of deterioration)