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

In addition to reportedly attending Zaman’s inauguration event, Fateh also signed a Quran belonging to the controversial cleric shortly after being elected to office. —Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2025

Remember his fixation with his 2016 inauguration crowds? —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025

According to public comments from the President Trump, official statements from the Kremlin, and U.S. officials familiar with the matter, Putin has been seeking an audience with Trump for months -- making his desire to hold a meeting with him clear even before his inauguration in January. —Chris Boccia, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2025

Just hours after his inauguration, Trump granted clemency to all of the more than 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants, including the most violent. —Tom Dreisbach, NPR, 7 Aug. 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