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
Third, other proposals merit consideration but they should be proposed without the self-serving proposal to extend their terms.
—
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cap Social Security benefits A final proposal calls for capping the total Social Security benefit retirees can draw in a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, Denver Processing has engaged in bad-faith and surface bargaining by repeatedly stalling negotiations, failing to respond to the union's proposals on key safety and work-life balance issues, and rushing to declare a final offer before meaningful bargaining could occur.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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.
U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The proposals also call for hiring consultants and requiring regular reports on the transition.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cap Social Security benefits A final proposal calls for capping the total Social Security benefit retirees can draw in a year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Second, Denver Processing has engaged in bad-faith and surface bargaining by repeatedly stalling negotiations, failing to respond to the union's proposals on key safety and work-life balance issues, and rushing to declare a final offer before meaningful bargaining could occur.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for proposal
Cite this Entry
“Proposal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposal. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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
