removed

1 of 2

adjective

re·​moved ri-ˈmüvd 

1

a

: distant in degree of relationship

b

: of a younger or older generation

a second cousin's child is a second cousin once removed

2

: separate or remote in space, time, or character

removed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of remove entry 1

Synonyms of removed

Adjective

• away
• far
• apart

Examples of removed in a Sentence

Adjective

We're looking for an apartment somewhat removed from the noise of downtown.

The child of your first cousin is your first cousin once removed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Mack wants school districts to cross-check the DOE’s official list of removed books with their own list of instructional materials and library books for review. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Ticketing outlets have also listed the concerts as canceled and removed tickets from sale. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026

Last week, one of the state's skimmer response teams conducted a sweep of two dozen stores in Philadelphia and removed skimming devices containing user information for more than 3,000 EBT accounts, according to a state spokesperson. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

That hope comes after Moderna and Merck’s stunning success with an mRNA vaccine that lowered the odds of surgically removed melanoma spreading or coming back. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing removed

• far removed from

Rhymes for removed

• disapproved
• reapproved
• unapproved
• unimproved
• approved
• disproved
• improved
• reproved
• unmoved
• unproved
• grooved
• moved

Kids Definition

removed

adjective

re·​moved

ri-ˈmüvd

1

: being a generation older or younger

the children of your first cousin are your first cousins once removed

2

: far away or separate in space, time, or character

a town far removed from cities