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 of replacement

• 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

Right-hander Caleb Kilian, Gage’s replacement, made things interesting after walking Trea Turner, but Kilian rebounded by striking out Kyle Schwarber and getting Bryce Harper to ground out and end the threat. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026

This approach helps maintain capability without waiting for full replacements. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

Still, here’s a young player who can be a special teamer early and a potential Singleton replacement down the line. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026

Cinch Home Services offers three home warranty plans with varying levels of repair and replacement coverage. —Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026

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)