engagement

noun

in-ˈgāj-mənt How to pronounce engagement (audio)
Definition of engagementnext
1
as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married the fun couple recently announced their engagement

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2
as in appointment
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar

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3
as in employment
the state of being provided with a paying job his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience

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Recent Examples of engagement Recently, Hurley was spotted wearing a large diamond on that finger, suggesting the couple has taken their pairing to the next level—a rumor fueled by a post to Instagram published by Cyrus Friday that was capped by the engagement ring emoji. — Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026 The Air Force wants CCAs to increase the number of aircraft available for a mission while giving pilots additional sensing, targeting, and engagement options. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 The pop star is the midst of his latest residency at Madison Square Garden, which is poised to run through October and is the largest single-engagement residency ever at the iconic venue. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2026 In particular, he was asked about Netflix’s slower growth (2% year-over-year growth in user engagement during the first half in 2026). — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for engagement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagement
  1. betrothal
  2. appointment
  3. employment
  4. date
  5. employ
  6. rendezvous
Noun
  • When Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer publicly announced their betrothal in 1981, photos of her glittering sapphire engagement ring ricocheted across the globe.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Singer Sam Smith is reportedly engaged to British designer Christian Cowan, according to a source who allegedly overheard the couple discussing their betrothal in the lobby of a Manhattan hotel.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Definition of betrothal
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  • Van Hoorebeeck, who was 37 years old at the time of her appointment, had spent five years as creative and brand director for the Danish brand &Tradition based in Copenhagen, after a stint as head of interior design for The Office Group.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Al Hassan describes a doctor’s appointment where the doctor can review the patient’s history and risk information before deciding on treatment.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of appointment
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  • After all, a few additional years of employment can translate to more savings, fewer years of withdrawals and a bigger Social Security benefit.
    — John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Emerge continues to provide employment support for 12 months after placement.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of employment
Noun
  • Multiple containers of foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours were not date marked.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Construction has been underway for about three weeks, and according to the partners, an opening date has been set for early April for the two distinctly different restaurants at the building.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of date
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  • In the past, coaches and general managers under his employ tried to avoid that tension.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Shareholders also voted in favor of company proposals on executive compensation for certain officers and the firm’s employ stock purchase plan.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • During the rendezvous with the space station, five thrusters in the capsule's service module failed, resulting in a temporary loss of full maneuverability.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That makes communications, navigation, orbital rendezvous, and mission logistics substantially harder.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of rendezvous

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