Appointment

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

Appointment (noun)

  1. a planned time to meet someone, like a doctor or friend.
  2. a job or role given to someone, often in a company or organization.
  3. furniture or equipment in a room or building.

Examples

  • She scheduled an appointment for next week.
  • He missed his appointment with the dentist.

Common collocations: schedule an appointment, cancel an appointment, miss an appointment, receive an appointment, appointment to the board

Synonyms of Appointment

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Appointment

  • when an appointment is called off