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.
Recent Examples on the Web
If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The black and white photo featured the family in matching button-downs and dark pants, a casual departure from the typical royal portrait.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
But his departure as CEO leaves the question of who will run Berkshire’s $300 billion equity portfolio.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus acknowledged the heavy void after Parsons' departure, an admission Parsons responded to with several laughing emoji.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
The black and white photo featured the family in matching button-downs and dark pants, a casual departure from the typical royal portrait.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
But his departure as CEO leaves the question of who will run Berkshire’s $300 billion equity portfolio.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Cowboys defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus acknowledged the heavy void after Parsons' departure, an admission Parsons responded to with several laughing emoji.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 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 6 Jan. 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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