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

South African officials also told Bloomberg the White House could push for their country’s removal from the G20 altogether; Washington boycotted this month’s G20 gathering in Johannesburg — the first held in Africa — in a move that largely eclipsed the outcomes of the meeting. —semafor.com, 27 Nov. 2025

Unfortunately, poor Felix — the first balloon ever to feature in the parade — hit the telephone wires and caught fire, which required his removal from the parade. —Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025

For easy removal, do it in a large bowl so the kernels don’t fly all over your counter. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

According to Reuters, the decision to keep the fleet parked through the peak shipping period reflects the scale of the inspection and repair work Boeing now recommends, including potential removal of engines and pylons for detailed analysis. —Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025

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