replacement

noun

re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplās-mənt How to pronounce replacement (audio)
1
: the action or process of replacing : the state of being replaced
2
: one that replaces another especially in a job or function

Examples of replacement in a Sentence

We need a replacement for our old vacuum cleaner. Where can we get replacement parts for the tractor?
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His replacement was Joe Willock, a rangy, athletic midfielder who helps Newcastle find a different gear in a game where there is space to exploit. Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Clogging the middle The Packers might have found their T.J. Slaton replacement in sixth-round Georgia defensive tackle Warren Brinson, who stands 6 feet 5 and weighs 315 pounds. Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The money was to help pay for overdue maintenance or replacement of harbor facilities such as docks, gangways, gates, pilings, rip-rap and jetties. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025 The report detailed Hackman’s declining heart health, including the congestive heart failure, an aortic heart valve replacement and an irregular heartbeat. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for replacement

Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of replacement was in 1743

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“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

replacement

noun
re·​place·​ment ri-ˈplā-smənt How to pronounce replacement (audio)
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)

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