arrangement

noun

ar·​range·​ment ə-ˈrānj-mənt How to pronounce arrangement (audio)
1
a
: the state of being arranged : order
everything in neat arrangement
b
: the act of arranging
was responsible for the arrangement of the details
2
: something arranged: such as
a
: a preliminary measure : preparation
travel arrangements
b
: a piece of music that has been changed so that it can be performed by particular types of voices or instruments
c
: an informal agreement or settlement especially on personal, social, or political matters
arrangements under the new regime
3
: something made by arranging parts or things together
a floral arrangement

Examples of arrangement in a Sentence

They changed the arrangement of furniture in the room. the collection and arrangement of data a chronological arrangement of historical events We tried several different arrangements of the parts. Having my brother and his wife living nearby was an ideal arrangement for our family. The family had very unusual living arrangements. “What were your sleeping arrangements?” “I slept on the bed while he slept on the floor.” We'll have to change the seating arrangements for the dinner party. Her job includes arrangement of her boss's travel plans. There was an unusual political arrangement between the two countries.
Recent Examples on the Web Her story also included a boomerang of her anniversary flowers and balloon arrangement, as well as a collage of pictures from their wedding. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024 Without calling attention to the idea, the documentary illustrates the importance of arrangements. Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2024 Officials created a website that shows which buses are running behind and vowed to reimburse families who make other travel arrangements for their children. Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2024 In December, Chilean craft brewers joined the association of independent brewers in bringing an antitrust case against CCU, arguing the Chilean beer giant made arrangements with bars and restaurants to limit the access of competing brands. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Mar. 2024 The film, which follows a toxic romance between a singer (Liza Minnelli) and a saxophonist (Robert De Niro), is visually arresting with shimmering sets and complex camera arrangements, but scene after scene of domestic strife quickly becomes repetitive. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 Such arrangements are often negotiated independently, but only by songwriters with the leverage to demand them, or others generous enough to share them. Jem Aswad, Variety, 7 Mar. 2024 The executive configuration offers a club-seating arrangement with a refreshment center, while the airframe design includes cargo doors to accommodate different missions. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 Lawrence explained in a 2016 interview with The Desert Sun that Sinatra had shared many of his iconic arrangements with him. Victoria Edel, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French arengement, from arenger "to arrange" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of arrangement was in 1690

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Cite this Entry

“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrangement. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

arrangement

noun
ar·​range·​ment ə-ˈrānj-mənt How to pronounce arrangement (audio)
1
: a putting in order : the order in which things are put
the arrangement of furniture in a room
2
: preparation or planning done in advance
make arrangements for a trip
3
: something made by arranging
a flower arrangement
4
: a changing of a piece of music to suit voices or instruments other than those for which it was first written

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