removed

adjective

re·​moved ri-ˈmüvd How to pronounce removed (audio)
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

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.
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Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there’s no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky. Demarco Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 The removed portrait shall be stored in a secure and appropriate location, as determined by the Director of Research of Legislative Council Staff, until further notice. Abc News, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025 The mission aimed to deploy eight Starlink simulator satellites and test the vehicle's reentry system with 100 removed heat-shield tiles. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025 After aeration, your lawn will look uniformly punctured (ready for yard fertilizer or grass seed) and may be spotted with clumps of removed soil. Kate Puhala, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for removed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of removed was circa 1548

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“Removed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/removed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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

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