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 process would likely take about six months, starting with the inauguration of California’s next governor in early January 2027. —David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

Schwarzman donated to Trump's super PAC, Griffin gave funds to the president's 2025 inaugural committee and Cohen donated to his first-term inauguration. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026

In his interview with Variety, Beckman made his claims about Jagger and the Stones while trying to address questions about music used in the film, which follows the first lady in the 20 days leading up to Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

The June milestone coincides with the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí’s death and the official inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ. —Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 24 Feb. 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