replacement

Definition

A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute.

Etymology

From replace + -ment.

Example Sentences

• "Rovers lost keeper Robinson to a calf problem at half-time and his replacement Mark Bunn, making his Premier League debut, was immediately called into action - pushing away a vicious Peter Odemwingie drive at the near post."
• "The replacement of that broken light-bulb will have to wait until I can buy a new one."