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

Several cities and counties have demanded the removal of Flock cameras. — Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

The next step is demonstrating consistent color removal and fiber-quality retention at larger scale, with chemical consumption, wastewater quality and process control among the principal scale-up considerations. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Price and some people living at the encampment believe those protections could prevent the city from carrying out the latest removal effort. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Critics say its removal contradicts the program’s founding mission and longstanding curatorial principles. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 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