replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplās-mənt 

1

: the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced

2

: one that replaces another especially in a job or function

Synonyms

• backup
• cover
• designated hitter
• fill-in
• locum tenens
• pinch hitter
• relief
• reserve
• stand-in
• sub
• substitute

Example Sentences

We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.

Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?

Recent Examples on the Web

Peloton is offering customers a replacement of the bike’s seat post that can be installed at home. —Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post, 11 May 2023

Johnson was unable to choose a replacement before the election of Richard Nixon, who ultimately tapped Warren Burger as the next chief justice. —Matt Ford, The New Republic, 10 May 2023

Verbeek is still in the process of tabbing Eakins’ NHL replacement, but didn’t hesitate to hire McIlvane. —Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2023

In the fifth inning, Hinch subbed in Riley Greene, a left-handed hitter, for Ibáñez as a defensive replacement. —Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 8 May 2023

Both pads are used on the mop pad tray, which is detachable—and both pads are machine washable, so there isn’t the additional expense of buying replacement pads. —Terri Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2023

The rumor mill exploded, and multiple leaks over subsequent months revealed plans for the replacement of the physical volume rocker with solid-state buttons on iPhone 15 Pro models — buttons the HMPS chip would enable. —Gordon Kelly, Forbes, 6 May 2023

Spencer also poured cold water on hopes that the now defunct console’s replacement, the current Xbox Series X, would chip away at sales of the Sony PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 5 May 2023

Co-host Brian Kilmeade of Fox & Friends was the first replacement during the first week without Carlson, followed by Lawrence Jones of Cross Country. —Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 4 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing replacement

• replacement set
• hormone replacement therapy
• estrogen replacement therapy
• replacement therapy

• replacement set
• hormone replacement therapy
• estrogen replacement therapy
• replacement therapy

Kids Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplā-smənt 

1

: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced

2

: one that replaces another : substitute

Legal Definition

replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment

1

a

: the act of replacing : the state of being replaced

b

: an insurer's option under a policy to replace or repair damaged property rather than pay the insured for the loss

2

: something that replaces

specifically : a new fixed asset or portion of an asset that takes the place of one discarded (as because of deterioration)