What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
Recent Examples on the WebThe subject matter seems like quite a departure for you.—Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024 Consider this season a whimsical departure, but also completely true to form: for its spring/summer 2025 show, taking place on September 21, Bottega Veneta announces The Ark, a limited-edition lounge chair collection inspired by Zanotta’s Sacco seat.—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2024 Caban's resignation marked the first high-level departure from the Adams administration since federal investigators seized phones Sept. 4 from several members of the mayor's inner circle, including two deputy mayors, the schools chancellor, and one of Adams' top advisers.—CBS News, 21 Sep. 2024 That season saw the dramatic departure of Amy Sherman-Palladino and co-creator/writer/husband Daniel Palladino, which led to a steep decline in quality in the eyes of many fans.—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for departure
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)
Time Traveler
The first known use of departure was
in the 15th century
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