embassy

noun

em·bas·sy | \ ˈem-bə-sē

plural embassies

Definition of embassy

1 : a body of diplomatic representatives specifically : one headed by an ambassador

2a : the function or position of an ambassador

b : a mission abroad undertaken officially especially by an ambassador

3 : embassage sense 1

4 : the official residence and offices of an ambassador

Examples of embassy in a Sentence

Protesters marched outside the American embassy.

Recent Examples on the Web

During the ceremony, embassy officials showed a brief video of the 1948 ceremony establishing the mission. — Vanessa Gera, The Seattle Times, "Israeli marks 70th anniversary of 1st diplomatic outpost," 23 Oct. 2018 After arriving Sunday evening and attending the traditional meet-and-greet with embassy officials, Trump will hold a series of meetings June 16. — Gregory Korte, USA TODAY, "Trump's Europe trip: Where he's going on his 7-day visit with NATO allies and Putin," 8 July 2018 Aisyah and Huong were calm and shook hands with their lawyers and embassy officials at the close of the trial. — Washington Post, "Prosecutor: Suspects in N. Korean death are trained killers," 28 June 2018 On Monday the United States will officially move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. — Margaret Hartmann, Daily Intelligencer, "Opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Features Two Religious Leaders Accused of Bigotry," 14 May 2018 The international community, not wanting to inflame tensions in the region, has tended to sidestep the issue, often basing their embassies in the financial centre of Tel Aviv instead. — Cheryl P. Rose, Houston Chronicle, "Senior moves: Experts in downsizing make process easier," 23 Apr. 2018 Unarmed British police officers then hauled the bearded and shouting Assange out of the embassy. — Joshua Goodman, The Seattle Times, "After 7 long years, Assange’s capture happened quickly," 16 Apr. 2019 Trump’s December recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, followed by Monday’s relocation of the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, was seen by Abbas as a betrayal. — BostonGlobe.com, "Death toll for Gaza protests rises; more demonstrations expected," 15 May 2018 The physical space was to increase as the relationship expanded, with the goal being an exchange of embassies and ambassadors. — Eric Talmadge, The Seattle Times, "Swedes keep room ready for US diplomats in Pyongyang," 25 Mar. 2019

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