departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
2
: a new or different way of doing something : divergence sense 2
a departure from tradition
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
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She was also endorsed by retiring Judge Janene Beronio, whose departure created the vacancy.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
As the anniversary of the departure of MARTA’s general manager and CEO approaches, Board Chair Jennifer Ide said the search for Collie Greenwood’s replacement is going well.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
The departure from the army barracks in Kfar Tebnit came as the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
This specific energy discharge behavior is relevant for machinery that requires brief, intense energy outputs, such as unmanned aerial vehicles during departure and descent sequences.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
As the anniversary of the departure of MARTA’s general manager and CEO approaches, Board Chair Jennifer Ide said the search for Collie Greenwood’s replacement is going well.
—Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 13 June 2026
The departure from the army barracks in Kfar Tebnit came as the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for about 20 locations, including the southern city of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for departure
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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