appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt 
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
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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There were echoes of Palace’s 4-2 home defeat by Manchester City in April last year, two months after Glasner’s appointment.
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
After just one appointment, Miele was amazed by the progress and plans to continue treatment twice a week for the next five weeks.
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The three appointment-only tastings available showcase the award-winning skill of winemaker Christopher Carpenter, who has worked there since 1998.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.
—Detroit Free Press Staff, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
After just one appointment, Miele was amazed by the progress and plans to continue treatment twice a week for the next five weeks.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The three appointment-only tastings available showcase the award-winning skill of winemaker Christopher Carpenter, who has worked there since 1998.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appointment. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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appointment
noun
ap·point·ment
ə-ˈpȯint-mənt
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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