Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ersatz
Adjective
/ˈɛrzæts/
Definition
A substitute or imitation that is typically inferior to the original.
Examples
- The café served ersatz coffee that didn’t taste like the real thing.
- His enthusiasm for the project felt ersatz and lacked genuine passion.
Meaning
The term describes something that is designed to resemble or imitate something else but usually lacks its quality or authenticity.
Synonyms
- Imitation
- Substitute
- Fake
- Counterfeit
