Health / B1

uh-POYNTM-uh-nt/əˈpɔɪntmənt/

An appointment is a planned meeting at a set time, often with a doctor, dentist, or official. Make / book / cancel an appointment. A meeting is more general, often at work. A date is social or romantic. Appointment can also mean getting a job (her appointment as director), a second meaning.

Meaning

A planned meeting at a set time, often with a doctor or office.

Examples

• “I have a dentist appointment at ten.”
• “You need an appointment to see the manager.”
• “I had to cancel my appointment.”

Good to know

make / book an appointment. Work: meeting. Social: date.

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