Python Tutorial for Beginners
Deleting Elements from Python Dictionary
How to Delete Elements from a Dictionary in Python?
To remove elements from a Python dictionary, use one of the following methods:
Using del() method
The del keyword removes the item with a particular key name.
Example:
thisdict = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
del thisdict["model"]
print(thisdict)Output:
{'brand': 'Ford', 'year': 1964}
Using pop() method
The item with the supplied key name is removed using the pop() method.
Example:
thisdict = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
thisdict.pop("model")
print(thisdict)Output:
{'brand': 'Ford', 'year': 1964}
Using popitem() method
The popitem() method removes the last inserted item (a random item is deleted in versions prior to 3.7).
Example:
thisdict = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
thisdict.popitem()
print(thisdict)Output:
{'brand': 'Ford', 'model': 'Mustang'}
Using clear() method
The clear() method empties the dictionary.
Example:
thisdict = {
"brand": "Ford",
"model": "Mustang",
"year": 1964
}
thisdict.clear()
print(thisdict)
Output:
{}