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
Rumors about Denis Bouanga’s departure from the Los Angeles Football Club can cool it for a while.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Campbell's departure from Scream VI wasn't the only franchise setback in recent memory.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Francesco Risso, who helmed Marni after Castiglioni’s departure in 2016 through last year, took the brand in a more avant-garde, experimental direction.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
The group’s sudden departure marked the first time in history NASA had to cut short an ISS staffing mission for health reasons.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Campbell's departure from Scream VI wasn't the only franchise setback in recent memory.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Francesco Risso, who helmed Marni after Castiglioni’s departure in 2016 through last year, took the brand in a more avant-garde, experimental direction.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
The group’s sudden departure marked the first time in history NASA had to cut short an ISS staffing mission for health reasons.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 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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