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

Bass, who served in Congress for more than a decade, was designated by then-President Biden to be part of his official delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026

At the inauguration, Spanberger noted that the project enables ocean carriers to load more agricultural and forestry exports out of Virginia, while helping cut shipping costs and keeping farmers competitive on a global stage. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 23 June 2026

The centennial of George Washington's inauguration in 1889 was marked by a parade, as were visits by several royal families in the 1800s and the 1900s. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 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