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

• 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

The event had been scheduled as a replacement for the 2026 All-Star Weekend, which had previously been awarded to the New York Islanders. —Chris Johnston, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025

As job replacement fears loom in the minds of American workers because of artificial intelligence and automation, Amazon is reportedly reconsidering its future hiring plans. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025

In his district, the cafeteria needs repairs even after the emergency replacement of a roof that had a gaping hole in it. —Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2025

The Baltimore Orioles' season went haywire fast after a disappointing offseason that saw ace Corbin Burnes walk, and with no real replacement added to their pitching staff. —Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

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)