removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

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

Synonyms

• 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

Alexa, who doesn't have legal permission to stay in the U.S., falls into that category of immigrants who may have previously been allowed to stay, but now face removal. —Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The people who think Jussie Smollett is lying Protestors organized by the Fraternal Order of Police call for the removal of Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx on April 01, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. —Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 22 Aug. 2025

The alum then clumps the smaller, suspended fats together for easy removal. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025

Dana Taylor: Are there conservationists who advocate for the removal of non-native species? —Dana Taylor, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Rhymes for removal

• approval
• disapproval
• reapproval

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