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Appointment

noun
/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time

Example Sentences

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.

Example Expressions

keep an appointment

Synonyms

meeting, arrangement, engagement, assignment, date, schedule, reservation
Entry 1
meeting, arrangement, engagement, assignment
Entry 2
meeting, arrangement, date, schedule, reservation

Antonyms

cancellation, dismissal, discharge, absence
Entry 1
cancellation, dismissal, discharge
Entry 2
cancellation, absence

Collocations

medical appointment, job appointment, keep an appointment, make an appointment, cancel an appointment, appointment time
Entry 1
medical appointment, job appointment, keep an appointment
Entry 2
make an appointment, cancel an appointment, keep an appointment, appointment time

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