inauguration

noun

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

-gə-

: an act of inaugurating

especially : a ceremonial induction into office

Synonyms of inauguration

• inaugural

Examples of inauguration in a Sentence

the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

Recent Examples on the Web

The letter of the appointment is publicly read during the inauguration ceremony. —Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026

In the year since his inauguration, his administration has continued its attacks on trans people, including by attempting to prevent trans athletes from competing in sports. —Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026

Just one month after his first inauguration, Reagan signed an executive order allowing the president to have oversight over regulatory actions of federal agencies. —Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026

The Mexican president said at a press conference Friday, before the inauguration, that these concerns will be addressed. —Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026

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