English · Daily Life
appointment
/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/
[/əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/]
arranged meeting
Beginnernoun
Definition
An arrangement to meet someone or be somewhere at a particular time.
Example
She made an appointment with the dentist for next Tuesday, dreading the visit already.
She made an appointment with the dentist for next Tuesday, dreading the visit already.
Etymology
From Old French 'apointier' (to arrange), from 'a point' (to a point).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for medical, business, and personal arranged meetings.