inauguration

noun

in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inauguration (audio)
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: an act of inaugurating
especially : a ceremonial induction into office

Examples of inauguration in a Sentence

the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration
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While everyone is still reeling at the news that Carrie Underwood will be singing at Trump’s inauguration on January 20, the American Idol winner herself has released a statement explaining her decision. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025 No explanation was given for why Michelle Obama was skipping Trump’s inauguration. Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 Michelle Obama will not join her husband, Barack Obama, at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration, a spokesperson for the former first couple confirmed to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025 President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration has booked a major country star to perform. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inauguration 

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inauguration was in 1569

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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inauguration. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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inauguration

noun
in·​au·​gu·​ra·​tion in-ˌȯ-g(y)ə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inauguration (audio)
: an act or ceremony of inaugurating

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