embassy
noun
a body of people entrusted with a mission to a sovereign or government, especially an ambassador and their staff.
embassies
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pluralof embassy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The BBC has contacted the US embassies of Canada, India, Mexico, Japan, South Korea and other trading partners listed in the report for comment.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The country has far fewer embassies than the U.S. and other Western nations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The rivals only re-established ties in a 2023 deal brokered by China, which saw embassies reopen in their respective capitals.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
In India's capital Delhi, power has long circulated through ministries, embassies and the parliament - but also through the shaded verandas of the Gymkhana Club.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
The men wanted to know where John Parry had gone, and whether he’d sent anything back to her, and when she’d last heard from him, and whether he’d had contact with any foreign embassies.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
