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embarkment

American  
[em-bahrk-muhnt] / ɛmˈbɑrk mənt /

noun

  1. an embarkation.


Etymology

Origin of embarkment

First recorded in 1590–1600; embark + -ment

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Launched in 2019, the Taycan was supposed to underscore the Stuttgart-based group's embarkment on a major shift away from combustion engines.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Pirates left the Casa del Cabrero, descended an embarkment after passing a high, black fence, and at the middle of Casa Blanca turned into the Paseo de Yeserías.

From The Quest by Isaac Goldberg

He stood to watch the embarkment of the mariners, who, if they wondered at this latest command, had learned at least to wonder in silence.

From Sir Mortimer by Mary Johnston

Among the records of the town of Southampton, they have a minute and authentic account, drawn p. 83up at that time, of the encampment of Henry V. near the town, before his embarkment for France. 

From Memoir of Jane Austen by James Edward Austen-Leigh

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