by appointment

phrase

: by an agreement to meet at a particular time

The doctor sees patients by appointment only.

Examples of by appointment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the recall is successful, that office would remain vacant until it is filled in accordance with existing law — either by a separate election or by appointment. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Visits to Feudo Montoni are by appointment, often centered around wine and food pairings or one of Muller's cooking classes. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Visits to the nursery are by appointment only. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026

The project has largely operated as a whisper listing, with no presence on public platforms like Zillow or StreetEasy and access to the Hudson River sales office strictly by appointment. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for by appointment

• disappointment
• reappointment
• ointment