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- Dictionaryer·satz/ˈerˌsäts/
adjective
- 1. (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else: "ersatz coffee"
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Ersatz is a German word meaning "substitute" and is used as an adjective to describe something artificial and inferior. Learn the history, synonyms, examples, and usage of ersatz from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
ERSATZ is a German word that means a substitute or an imitation of something natural or genuine. Learn how to use it as an adjective or a noun, and see examples of ersatz in sentences.
Ersatz is an adjective that means used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare. Learn how to use ersatz in sentences and see synonyms, antonyms and translations.
ersatz. The ersatz version of something is an inferior substitute or imitation. You might speak in an ersatz French accent, but you won't fool the Parisian who runs the local French bakery. Used as a noun or adjective, ersatz stems from the German verb ersetzen, which means "to replace."
Ersatz is an adjective or noun that means a poor imitation of something genuine or natural. It can also mean a substitute used when something is not available. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage with examples.
Ersatz is an adjective that means used instead of something else, usually because the other thing is too expensive or rare. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.
ersatz is an adjective that means artificial and not as good as the real thing or product. See the word origin, pronunciation, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, and synonyms of ersatz.
