B1noun 2K

Appointment

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈpɔɪntmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈpɔɪntmənt/"]/

Meaning of Appointment

a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work

In simple words: A planned meeting at a specific time.

Appointment in a sentence

• I have a doctor appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning.
• Her appointment with the client was crucial for finalizing the deal.
• Don't forget your appointment at the hair salon this afternoon.
• He made an appointment to see the professor during office hours.
• The appointment book showed that she was fully booked for the week.

How to use Appointment

Use 'appointment' in both formal and informal contexts, like scheduling a doctor's visit or a work meeting. It's not suitable for casual get-togethers with friends.

Grammar pattern

appointment + with + person

Memory hint

Think of a 'point' in time when you 'app' (as in application) a date to meet someone.

Related words

Collocations with Appointment

• important
• urgent
• first
• have
• arrange
• book
• book
• calendar
• time
• by appointment
• with an appointment
• without an appointment
• key
• formal
• official
• make
• announce
• confirm
• process
• appointment to
• permanent
• temporary
• lifetime
• hold
• give somebody
• offer somebody

Synonyms for Appointment

• meeting
• engagement
• consultation
• date

Opposites of Appointment

• cancellation
• no-show

Common mistakes with Appointment

• Confuse 'appointment' with 'reservation' — appointments are for personal meetings.
• Use 'appoint' incorrectly — remember 'appointment' is the noun form.
• Omit the preposition 'with' when mentioning the person you're meeting.

Frequently asked questions about Appointment

What does Appointment mean?

A planned meeting at a specific time.

What is the definition of Appointment?

a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work

How do you use Appointment in a sentence?

I have a doctor appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning.

Can you give another example of Appointment?

Her appointment with the client was crucial for finalizing the deal.

What are synonyms for Appointment?

Common alternatives include meeting, engagement, consultation, date.

What is the opposite of Appointment?

Opposite meanings include cancellation, no-show.

What words go with Appointment?

It commonly pairs with important, urgent, first, have, arrange, book, book, calendar, time, by appointment, with an appointment, without an appointment, key, formal, official, make, announce, confirm, process, appointment to, permanent, temporary, lifetime, hold, give somebody, offer somebody.

What are common mistakes when using Appointment?

Confuse 'appointment' with 'reservation' — appointments are for personal meetings. Use 'appoint' incorrectly — remember 'appointment' is the noun form. Omit the preposition 'with' when mentioning the person you're meeting.

How do you pronounce Appointment?

US: /["/əˈpɔɪntmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpɔɪntmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Appointment?

Use 'appointment' in both formal and informal contexts, like scheduling a doctor's visit or a work meeting. It's not suitable for casual get-togethers with friends.

What CEFR level is Appointment?

"Appointment" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.