English dictionary
appearance
nounPronunciation
əˈpɪəɹəns
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the act of appearing in public view
noun
- pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
noun
- formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
noun
- outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
noun
- a mental representation
noun
- the event of coming into sight
Example sentences
the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
they try to keep up appearances
that ceremony is just for show
I tried to describe his appearance to the police