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

The House can impeach a secretary by simple majority, but removal requires conviction by two-thirds of the Senate; impeachment alone is a formal accusation, not a finding of guilt. — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

Despite being placed into removal proceedings, she was released into the country. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

The agency's fiscal 2027 schedule calls for a combination of removals and fertility control in the Red Desert Complex, with horses treated with GonaCon and some returned to the range. — MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

If the resolution had passed the House, it would ultimately be sent to the Senate, where a two-thirds vote would be needed for Hegseth’s removal. — Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 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