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

Along with his multiple removals and entries into the United States and the vehicular manslaughter case, the plea agreement cites previous convictions Ortega-Anguiano had for grand theft and vehicle theft in in 2005 in Los Angeles County, and false imprisonment in 2014 in Orange County. —Sean Emery, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026

While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The number of snow and ice removal trucks operated by Memphis, Tennessee’s Division of Public Works. —Jeff Martin, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026

Calls for the removal of federal agents from Minnesota have intensified since Good’s death. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026

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