embarkation
pronunciation
How to pronounce embarkation in British English:
UK [ˌembɑ:'keɪʃn]
How to pronounce embarkation in American English:
US [ˌembɑ'keɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
Word Origin
- embarkation (n.)
- 1640s, from French embarcation, noun of action from embarquer (see embark) or from Spanish embarcacion.
Example
- 1. The " well " , us signal corps army base terminal , port of embarkation .
- 2. Once again the celebrity embarkation process was very smooth .
- 3. Please write your address on your embarkation card .
- 4. Passport and embarkation card , please .
- 5. On embarkation day , guests will receive a bubbly welcome .