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

While no service can promise to remove all your data from the internet, a data removal service can monitor and automate the process of removing your information from hundreds of sites continuously over a longer period. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Subtraction feels dangerous because every removal closes a possibility. — Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

That incident triggered the 2025 investigation that led to the removal of the children from the Arcadia mansion. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Chevalier, a close ally of Mamdani has also called for Tisch’s removal. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 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