appointment

noun

ap·​point·​ment ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce appointment (audio)
Synonyms of appointment
1
: an arrangement for a meeting : engagement
She has an appointment for an interview tomorrow.
2
: equipment, furnishings
—usually plural
expensive homes with luxurious appointments
3
: a nonelective office or position
holds an academic appointment
4
a
: an act of appointing someone or something : designation
b
law : the designation by virtue of a vested power of a person to enjoy an estate

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Examples of appointment in a Sentence

I'm late for an appointment. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. The court ordered the appointment of an attorney to represent the child. the appointment of a committee the appointment of the new secretary of state Did he get his job by appointment or election? He now holds an appointment from the President. her appointment as ambassador to Spain
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But the bold pronouncements that will accompany Jaissle’s appointment — and perhaps some long overdue stadium update sooner rather than later — will be met with a measure of caution on Tyneside. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Those driving a car that’s been recalled should contact a local dealership immediately to set up a service appointment. — Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 November candidates Caiharr, Edwardsville’s mayor, is also running for her first full term in Kansas District 33 following a one-year appointment. — Sofi Zeman july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The Venezuelan man was taken into ICE custody July 21 during a routine check-in appointment with immigration authorities in Chicago. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for appointment

Word History

Etymology

see appoint

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

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The first known use of appointment was in the 15th century

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appointment

noun
ap·​point·​ment ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce appointment (audio)
1
: the act or an instance of appointing
holds office by appointment
2
: a position or office to which a person is named
holds an appointment from the president
3
: an agreement to meet at a fixed time
an appointment with the dentist
4
: furnishings
—usually used in plural

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