by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Studios that usually operate by appointment throw open their doors.
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Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The store typically accepts customers only by appointment.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Hats by Parker Thomas and Rancher Hat Bar customize hats for customers by appointment and also host events in addition to stocking ready-to-wear items.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Taylor Montgomery of Montgomery Sky Farm in Leicester, a working farm that offers dining only by appointment through chef’s tables and other culinary experiences.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
The store typically accepts customers only by appointment.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Hats by Parker Thomas and Rancher Hat Bar customize hats for customers by appointment and also host events in addition to stocking ready-to-wear items.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
Taylor Montgomery of Montgomery Sky Farm in Leicester, a working farm that offers dining only by appointment through chef’s tables and other culinary experiences.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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