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

Trump launched his memecoin days before his inauguration last January. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2026

Its flags hung at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration and draped his casket. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

National Guard units from other states are frequently sent to Washington for major events such as presidential inaugurations. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

He was hustled by Charlie Parker and was part of the American delegation at the inauguration of his good friend Nelson Mandela. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 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