removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed

Synonyms of removal

• disposal
• dumping

Examples of removal in a Sentence

We arranged for the removal of the old car.

The city is having problems with trash removal.

Surgical removal of the tumor might be necessary.

Recent Examples on the Web

Charles was unfazed, telling staff in a subsequent email to make a plan to deport 58 Iranians with final removal orders in ICE custody at the time. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

That concealed the actual removal of the lettering for POTUS. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Aside from taking antibiotics, removal of the appendix via surgery is the most common treatment. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

The charter does not give legislators the power to initiate that removal themselves. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing removal

• removal van

Rhymes for removal

• approval
• disapproval
• reapproval
• uveal

Kids Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al ri-ˈmü-vəl 

: the act of removing : the fact of being removed

Legal Definition

removal

noun

re·​mov·​al

: the act or process of removing : the fact of being removed