Inaugural (Noun)
Meaning 1
An address delivered at an inaugural ceremony (especially by a United States president).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The president's inaugural address was a call to unite the country during a time of great division.
- Lincoln's inaugural address in 1861 laid out his goals and vision for the newly re-elected president.
- In his inaugural address, Kennedy challenged Americans to play a more active role in public life.
- The president emphasized the importance of climate change in his inaugural address, setting the tone for his administration's environmental policies.
- George Washington's first inaugural address established the framework for future presidential ceremonies and speeches.
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Meaning 2
The ceremonial induction into a position; "the new president obviously enjoyed his inauguration".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The inaugural address is often a speech given by a newly elected official on the day of their induction into office.
- Her inaugural ball was attended by numerous celebrities and prominent figures in politics.
- As part of the company's 20th-anniversary celebrations, they will launch their inaugural product next quarter.
- President Kennedy's inaugural address contained the famous phrase, 'Ask not what your country can do for you.'
- The inaugural match of the new sports stadium took place last weekend with thousands of people in attendance.