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

Synonyms of proposal

• suggestion
• offer

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

While the Midland proposal ultimately failed, another major point of contention — Sunday voting — was also resolved through compromise. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

The proposal would also be subject to review by the Historic Preservation Commission, which could block demolition for 45 days. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Bruce Meyer, the union’s lead negotiator who was promoted from deputy director to interim director following the ouster of Tony Clark earlier this year, has held periodic press conferences to discuss incremental proposal exchanges. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding. — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for proposal

• disposal
• petrosal
• serosal
• counterproposal

Kids 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