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

However, there are free, open source alternatives like LibreOffice, Darktable (Adobe Lightroom replacement), and GIMP (Adobe Photoshop replacement). —Luke Larsen, Wired News, 15 June 2025

The estate provides vine cuttings to a nursery in the Savoie, which creates massal (rather than clonal) replacement vines for them. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025

To be at replacement levels, the birth rate would have to be a bit higher at 2.1. —Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 15 June 2025

The Phillies' post-Harper outfield ranked 21st among 30 teams with 16.4 wins above replacement, according to Fangraphs. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 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)