embarkment

Definition of embarkmentnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for embarkment
Noun
  • Cruise ships don't wait for all guests to be on board before leaving port, and missing embarkation is the fastest way to ruin any vacation.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Ignoring Safety Briefings Safety drills are of critical importance on cruises, so don’t miss the muster drill on embarkation day.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Officials told residents to prepare for a possible evacuation.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • So the author has no stories of the evacuation to tell us.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Embarkment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embarkment. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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