proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl 
1
: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: offer
specifically
: an offer of marriage
Examples of proposal in a Sentence
Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.
They put forth a proposal to sell the company.
These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.
Recent Examples on the Web
The proposals are not yet final or legally binding and must go through a lengthy rulemaking process and public comment before becoming permanent.
—
Ali Swenson The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Russia had made a proposal to France regarding Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher jailed for violating Russia's foreign agent laws, and the ball is now in Paris's court, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
The proposal, confirmed by the country’s state space agency Roscosmos, would provide a sustained energy source for surface infrastructure, including rovers, scientific equipment, as well as a planned joint lunar research base with China.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
The Whispering Palms Community Services District board voted down what had become a controversial proposal to install a flagpole to fly the American flag at the entrance to the residential community.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ali Swenson The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 25 Dec. 2025
Russia had made a proposal to France regarding Laurent Vinatier, a French researcher jailed for violating Russia's foreign agent laws, and the ball is now in Paris's court, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
The proposal, confirmed by the country’s state space agency Roscosmos, would provide a sustained energy source for surface infrastructure, including rovers, scientific equipment, as well as a planned joint lunar research base with China.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
The Whispering Palms Community Services District board voted down what had become a controversial proposal to install a flagpole to fly the American flag at the entrance to the residential community.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposal
Cite this Entry
“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
proposal
noun
pro·pos·al
prə-ˈpō-zəl
1
: a stating or putting forward something for consideration
2
a
: something proposed : suggestion
b
: an offer of marriage
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share