proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl 

1

: an act of putting forward or stating something for consideration

2

a

: something proposed : suggestion

b

: offer

specifically : an offer of marriage

Synonyms

• offer
• proffer
• proposition
• suggestion

Examples of proposal in a Sentence

Everyone thought the proposal made sense.

The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.

They put forth a proposal to sell the company.

These problems have led to the proposal of a new law.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the governor’s communications director, when asked for a response on the proposal, doubled down on DeSantis’ immigration comments last month. —Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025

Learn more and have your say ITD seeks feedback on the proposal from April 7 to 21. —Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025

Advisers to the Trump transition team were already working on a proposal for splitting up the dual-hat structure in December, according to The Record. —Sam Sabin, Axios, 8 Apr. 2025

The proposals for the Universal theme park in the U.K. remain subject to a planning decision from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1629, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for proposal

• disposal
• petrosal
• serosal
• counterproposal

Kids Definition

proposal

noun

pro·​pos·​al prə-ˈpō-zəl 

1

: a stating or putting forward something for consideration

2

a

: something proposed : suggestion

b

: an offer of marriage