departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
2
: a new or different way of doing something : divergence sense 2
a departure from tradition
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
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The investigation predates Kent’s departure, the four people said; one of them described it as being months-long.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a new rule that will require air traffic controllers to use radar to separate airplane and helicopter traffic near major airport arrival and departure tracks.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The nephew of Walt, along with his financial advisor Stanley Gold, led a successful revolt that forced Eisner’s resignation as chairman initially and led soon after to his very reluctant departure as chief executive.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Doreen Smith, a resident of Green Haven and not related to Pete Smith, said she was caught off guard by news of Everett’s departure.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a new rule that will require air traffic controllers to use radar to separate airplane and helicopter traffic near major airport arrival and departure tracks.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The nephew of Walt, along with his financial advisor Stanley Gold, led a successful revolt that forced Eisner’s resignation as chairman initially and led soon after to his very reluctant departure as chief executive.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
Doreen Smith, a resident of Green Haven and not related to Pete Smith, said she was caught off guard by news of Everett’s departure.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for departure
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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