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
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
Maybe your flight was canceled, your luggage disappeared, you got stranded overseas, missed a cruise departure or learned a hard lesson the hard way.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
The Owner’s Suite (1,448 square feet) does, too, along with private arrival and departure transfers, a complimentary shore excursion with private driver in your choice of port of call, and personalized pre-dinner cocktails and canapés.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
Maybe your flight was canceled, your luggage disappeared, you got stranded overseas, missed a cruise departure or learned a hard lesson the hard way.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 21 June 2026
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026
The Owner’s Suite (1,448 square feet) does, too, along with private arrival and departure transfers, a complimentary shore excursion with private driver in your choice of port of call, and personalized pre-dinner cocktails and canapés.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 25 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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