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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

And when the time of their embarkment came, there was not sufficient to serve their own turns.

From A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 by A Gentleman of Elvas [pseud.]

Caesar wished to be present at the embarkment.

From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by Solon De Leon

Of the embarkment at Surrentum, Veranilda had only a confused recollection: fear and distress re-awoke in her as she tried to describe the setting forth to sea, and the voyage that followed.

From Veranilda by George Gissing

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