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 of replacement

• substitute
• backup

Examples of replacement in a Sentence

We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner.

Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?

Recent Examples on the Web

About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report. —Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026

The company will contribute $11 million to two funds to defray costs for residents, schools and local water systems to drill replacement wells or install tanks. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

Her interim replacement Lisa Grant-Dawson recently resigned from Oakland Unified School District, which is also staving off a massive budget shortfall. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

In addition to replacing their head coach and finding a reliable candidate for the quarterback position, the Dolphins will also be looking for longtime general manager Chris Grier’s replacement after he was fired midseason. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing replacement

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

Rhymes for replacement

• abasement
• debasement
• defacement
• displacement
• effacement
• emplacement
• encasement
• misplacement
• outplacement
• basement
• placement

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)