whereat
Literary.
at which: a reception whereat many were present.
to which; whereupon: a remark whereat she quickly angered.
Archaic. in reference to which.
Origin of whereat
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How to use whereat in a sentence
whereat, he stepped to one side, and led upon the stage, a charming blonde who was greeted profusely.
The Homesteader | Oscar MicheauxInspector Kerry brought his cane down with a crash upon the table, whereat Coombes started nervously.
Dope | Sax RohmerHe swung around forthwith in the trail and went after her—whereat she waddled faster through the snow like a frightened duck.
Cabin Fever | B. M. BowerHughie tells me you have gone into the publishing business, whereat I was much shocked.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) | Robert Louis Stevensonwhereat they all laughed, which made Fina cry, to be consoled only by some sweetmeats which Josephine found in her work-basket.
British Dictionary definitions for whereat
/ (wɛərˈæt) archaic /
at or to which place
upon which occasion
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