removed

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

Synonyms of removed

• away
• far
• apart

Examples of removed in a Sentence

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

According to the report, released last week, the number of removed barriers surpassed the previous record set in 2024 by 11%. —Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026

Ahsem Kabir, a musician who lives nearby, stopped by the building on Wednesday to check out the removed door handles. —ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026

This member of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt feels more removed than most places in the Catskills, helped by the fact that there are only a small number of accommodations spread across a large property. —Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026

But because these were disallowed before there was a new system, they were just all removed … and that’s permanent. —Megan Molteni, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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