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

Machado is one of 35 ball players in baseball history who have posted a wins above replacement (WAR) for position players of 50 or better before their age-30 season using Baseball-Reference’s calculation of the statistic. —Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024

With the Senate confirmation of his replacement, Democratic Biden nominee Christy Goldsmith Romero, now stalled, FDIC Vice Chair Travis Hill looks set to become acting chair in January. —Michelle Price, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024

Mark Powell of FanSided has proposed a trade that would bring the Red Sox the ideal Snell replacement: Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024

That includes getting replacements for credit cards, insurance cards, driver's licenses, and more. —PCMAG, 27 Nov. 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)