inauguration

noun

in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən 

-gə-

: an act of inaugurating

especially : a ceremonial induction into office

Synonyms

• inaugural

Examples of inauguration in a Sentence

the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

Recent Examples on the Web

Infantino was a guest at Trump’s inauguration in January, has attended White House meetings and has been a vocal supporter of the president. —Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025

What's more, NASA has found itself without a full-time administrator since Bill Nelson stepped down on Jan. 20, the day of Trump's inauguration. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025

On the day of Trump’s inauguration in January, Peabody sent a private message to Aaron Rupar, who has nearly 1 million followers on X. Rupar, in turn, made the message public. —Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, left, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh arrive before President Trump's inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. —Melissa Quinn july 9, CBS News, 9 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inauguration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

inauguration

noun

in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion in-ˌȯ-g(y)ə-ˈrā-shən 

: an act or ceremony of inaugurating