embarkation

American

[em-bahr-key-shuhn] / ˌɛm bɑrˈkeɪ ʃən /

Or embarcation

noun

the act, process, or an instance of embarking.

Other Word Forms

nonembarkation noun
reembarkation noun

Etymology

Origin of embarkation

First recorded in 1635–45; from French embarcation, from Spanish embarcación; equivalent to embark + -ation

Example Sentences

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Oh, and if you live near the cruise’s embarkation city, what good is a hotel deal?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

The district attorney’s embarkation upon strange tangents and rambling monologues is proof in itself that the optics of the situation are not good for her side.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2024

Besides embarkation and disembarkation in Los Angeles, the port calls include San Francisco, San Diego and Ensenada.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2023

The town at the foot of Lake Chelan is the port of embarkation for North Cascades mountain town Stehekin and a scenic spot nestled in vineyard and fruit country.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Being so close to mainland Europe—a short sail to France—it had been a point of embarkation for British troops during the Napoleonic wars earlier in the century.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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