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

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

During the 1980s and 1990s, under the guidance of O’Brien’s replacement, David Stern, the NBA pushed further in this direction. —TIME, 19 Apr. 2024

Prior to the departure of Barrera, Radio Silence’s friend, Christopher Landon, signed on to helm Scream 7, and he was considered by many to be one of the most ideal replacements, if not the most ideal. —Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024

While on a visit to Washington last week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will gift 250 cherry trees as replacements, a nod to Japan's original cherry tree gift 112 years ago. —USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024

After former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by a group of Republican hard-liners for passing a deal to keep the government open, LaTurner appeared visibly frustrated during the weeks-long process to find a replacement. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024

Hill said a search is underway for Consuegra’s replacement. —Steve Lyttle, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024

Residents can receive up to $500,000 for home repairs or replacement and up to $100,000 to repair or replace personal property, which includes vehicles. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024

The company is also providing a free replacement child-resistant bag and even a cabinet latch in order to safely store the product. —Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024

Finally, and perhaps most tellingly, Fink can’t get his story straight about the destruction of pensions and their replacement by fancy savings accounts with barely any money in them. —Randi Weingarten, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

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

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)