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

Chemotherapy, ovary removal and medications that block or suppress estrogen can all affect genitourinary tissues. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026

This is confirmed not just by the President's and Secretary's many posts, but also by the Government's actions, not the least of which is the removal of hundreds of healthy, non-invasive trees on no real notice. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

The judge had previously blocked tree removal through Monday. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

On Thursday, Raffensperger filed a ballot removal challenge against Dillie with the Georgia Office of State Administrative Hearings, the court that hears election challenges. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 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