ersatz (ˈɛəzæts
;ˈɜː-)
Definitions
adjective
- made in imitation of some natural or genuine product; artificial
noun
- an ersatz substance or article
Word Origin
C20: German, from ersetzen to substituteSynonyms
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artificial,
substitute,
pretend,
fake,
imitation,
synthetic,
bogus,
simulated,
sham,
counterfeit,
spurious,
phoney or phony
Usage examples
Bright ripples, reflecting in the ersatz moonlight, spread for an instant, then once again the water was still and dark.
, LIRAEL: DAUGHTER OF THE CLAYR (2001)Once limited to Superman, ersatz X-ray vision may soon become a reality, powered by the Seattle (US)-based start-up Microvision.
Business Today (1996)But we are invited to join hands in the ersatz and evanescent togetherness of the Games.
Globe and Mail (2003)Anyway a pizza in Naples spoils you for any ersatz attempt elsewhere for life.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Having ersatz sex like this -- in the form of watching porn -- is much more sensible.
, ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING: How we tried to make the greatest porn film ever (2002)