by appointment
idiom
: by an agreement to meet at a particular time
The doctor sees patients by appointment only.
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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.
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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
Jacksonville Public Library and AARP are offering free tax preparation services for individual filers by appointment.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 21 Jan. 2026
Showings are available by appointment only.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
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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
Jacksonville Public Library and AARP are offering free tax preparation services for individual filers by appointment.
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 21 Jan. 2026
Showings are available by appointment only.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
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“By appointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20appointment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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