inauguration

Everyday

1. An inauguration is a formal ceremony to bring a new leader into office, like a president. tree →
2. An inauguration is also the official opening or start of something new, like a building or a festival. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and history lessons, the US president's inauguration happens on 20 January after an election; the president takes an oath of office. In everyday life, a new bridge or school may have an inauguration ceremony with a ribbon cutting. Phrases: inauguration day, inaugural speech, inauguration ceremony.

Examples

• The president gave a speech at his inauguration. tree →
• Inauguration Day in the USA is 20 January. tree →
• Thousands of people watched the inauguration on TV. tree →
• The mayor cut the ribbon at the inauguration of the new library. tree →
• At the inauguration, the new leader swore an oath. tree →
• The inauguration of the Olympic Games began with fireworks. tree →
• The brothers came forward affectionately to welcome him, and his inauguration was as a Sunday feast. tree →

Note

Countable. Verb: inaugurate; adjective: inaugural (an inaugural speech). Long word: in-aw-gew-RAY-shun.