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.
Recent Examples on the Web
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Bamonte became lead singer Robert Smith’s personal assistant and guitar technician before officially joining the Cure lineup in 1990 following the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Following former offensive coordinator Kirby Moore’s move to be the head coach at Washington State, at least four Mizzou staff members are set to join him in Pullman, marking the first wave of departures from Eli Drinkwitz’s program this offseason.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
His first big call came with the recent departure of Pfab, a highly-qualified German doctor who had been at the club for only 18 months as head of medicine.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Bamonte became lead singer Robert Smith’s personal assistant and guitar technician before officially joining the Cure lineup in 1990 following the departure of keyboardist Roger O’Donnell.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
Following former offensive coordinator Kirby Moore’s move to be the head coach at Washington State, at least four Mizzou staff members are set to join him in Pullman, marking the first wave of departures from Eli Drinkwitz’s program this offseason.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
His first big call came with the recent departure of Pfab, a highly-qualified German doctor who had been at the club for only 18 months as head of medicine.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
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 28 Dec. 2025.
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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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