replacement
noun
re·place·ment
ri-ˈplās-mənt 
Synonyms
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 claim gives fuel to extremist ideologies such as great replacement theory, the racist conspiracy that there’s a plot to reduce the population of white people.
—
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
This is more of a secondary way to view data and receive alerts, not a replacement for your smartphone or Dexcom receiver.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Instead, Faulconer ran as a replacement gubernatorial candidate in the unsuccessful recall attempt of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
For example, if your replacement door or window isn’t hung properly, water intrusion could result in costly damage to your walls, floors and insulation.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for replacement 
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
This is more of a secondary way to view data and receive alerts, not a replacement for your smartphone or Dexcom receiver.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 5 June 2024
Instead, Faulconer ran as a replacement gubernatorial candidate in the unsuccessful recall attempt of Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024
For example, if your replacement door or window isn’t hung properly, water intrusion could result in costly damage to your walls, floors and insulation.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for replacement
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'replacement.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near replacement
Cite this Entry
“Replacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replacement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share