How to Use impromptu in a Sentence

impromptu

adjective
  • Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen.
  • He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility.
  • But that impromptu stop would change their lives, and the town.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
  • About to go for an impromptu power walk with next to no juice?
    Christine Persaud, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2021
  • Stock up on this frozen item to serve at impromptu parties.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Freeze a batch for your next impromptu brunch or coffee date.
    Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
  • Flights are cheap enough to where impromptu weekend trips are in full swing.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • But such impromptu races weren’t unknown at the time.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The impromptu repair worked like a charm.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Setting up an impromptu photo shoot is a cinch with this kit.
    CNN Underscored, 31 Oct. 2017
  • An impromptu bar crawl made our first night together one of the best of my life.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2020
  • The impromptu photo shoot ended when one shark swam up to her and bit her left arm.
    Blake Bakkila, Health.com, 11 July 2018
  • Her mom threw her an impromptu party that night, hoping to cheer her up.
    Chip Scoggins, Star Tribune, 1 Apr. 2021
  • At least some of the revellers seemed to enjoy this impromptu set.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • There is no talk at the copier or impromptu lunch with co-workers.
    Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Tran gives impromptu lessons on nature to her kids during road trips.
    Dallas News, 23 June 2020
  • Scenic drives often call for impromptu stops to enjoy the view.
    Christina Liao, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
  • What some viewers may see as impromptu street shots at a hasty glance are so much deeper to him.
    Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • An impromptu search crew put on headlamps and scoured the beach in the blackness that first night.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2022
  • If your unit’s goals are being met, there’s no reason not to take an impromptu fun break.
    The Seattle Times, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Showcase it in the living room as an accent piece or for impromptu games.
    Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 9 Dec. 2022
  • But the answer was impromptu; what was really on her mind was more down home.
    Leah Garchik, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Apr. 2018
  • When not in use this can be used as an impromptu sitting stool or a stepping stool for children.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Pop on a pair of hoops to finish the look, and you’ll be prepared for any impromptu run-ins on the street.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
  • When horseplay turns into an impromptu hookup, neither of the young men fight the urge.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
  • Their plan to escape was impromptu, improvised the day the wall fell.
    Alexander Chee, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Christophe surprised the crowds by performing an impromptu set of his own.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Were these song lyrics or an impromptu dedication to the crowd?
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024
  • For the next week, Bjerkaas and his wife held impromptu gatherings for fans at the crash site.
    USA Today, 24 Jan. 2021
  • In the image, the two appear wet — likely from their impromptu plunge.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 17 Dec. 2023

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