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

Arbiser echoed the importance of planning ahead, noting that tattoo removal can be difficult, costly and may not erase the ink. — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Guevara-Martinez was treated at the University of Kansas Hospital, and released into ICE custody pending removal proceedings. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

This removal of anonymity would essentially put an end to prepaid cellphones and burner phones. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 29 July 2026

Momentum soared further on July 20, when police used tear gas and sticks to break up a march to parliament by tens of thousands demanding Pradhan’s removal. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 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