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
Iraq's Joint Operations Command said the aviation authority would issue instructions for flight schedules, and urged travelers to communicate directly with airlines regarding flight details, reservations and any updates on departures and arrivals.
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Driver aids include automatic high-beams, a backup camera, a blind-spot monitor, a cross-traffic alert, a driver-monitoring alert, a lane-departure warning, a lane-keeping assist, a parking aid, and stability-control functionality.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The term of the contract — four years — is a major departure from the norm, which has long been three years.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Paramount announced Shell’s departure Wednesday after the two sides negotiated an amicable resolution to the drama.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Driver aids include automatic high-beams, a backup camera, a blind-spot monitor, a cross-traffic alert, a driver-monitoring alert, a lane-departure warning, a lane-keeping assist, a parking aid, and stability-control functionality.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The term of the contract — four years — is a major departure from the norm, which has long been three years.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Paramount announced Shell’s departure Wednesday after the two sides negotiated an amicable resolution to the drama.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 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 11 Apr. 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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