by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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Espace Louis Vuitton New York, the exhibition space, lies at the top of the boutique and is only accessible to the public by appointment.
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Be aware that the nursery is open to customers by appointment only.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The cards and Bower's other works are available for purchase at her online store, at various boutiques around Louisville, or for pick-up by appointment at her studio on South Shelby Street.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
This food pantry operates by appointment only.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Be aware that the nursery is open to customers by appointment only.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
The cards and Bower's other works are available for purchase at her online store, at various boutiques around Louisville, or for pick-up by appointment at her studio on South Shelby Street.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
This food pantry operates by appointment only.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for by appointment
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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