appointment

noun

ap·​point·​ment ə-ˈpȯint-mənt How to pronounce appointment (audio)
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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Word History

Etymology

see appoint

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

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

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“Appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/appointment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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