1. plural of ersatz; artificial or inferior substitutes for something genuine or natural
Usage: usually used as a countable noun when referring to multiple substitute items or products

Examples

• The wartime economy produced many ersatzes for scarce materials like rubber and coffee.
• These plastic ersatzes cannot match the quality of real leather.
• The store sold various ersatzes of designer brands at discount prices.
• During the shortage, families relied on ersatzes made from common household ingredients.
• The company marketed its ersatzes as affordable alternatives to premium products.
• Critics dismissed the new technology as just another collection of ersatzes lacking true innovation.