appearance

noun
UK: /əˈpɪərəns/
US: /əˈpɪrəns/

  1. The way someone or something looks to other people.

    1. Her appearance was neat and tidy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The overall appearance of the building improved after the renovation was complete. [ ] [ ]

  2. An occasion when someone appears in public.

    1. He made a brief appearance on the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actress cancelled her public appearance due to a sudden illness that she had. [ ] [ ]

  3. The act of starting to exist or becoming visible.

    1. The appearance of spots is very common. [ ] [ ]
    2. Scientists are investigating the sudden appearance of new species in the area. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

emergence look image presence arrival

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appearance" in English means: The way someone or something looks to other people., An occasion when someone appears in public., The act of starting to exist or becoming visible..

The phonetic transcription of "appearance" is /əˈpɪərəns/ in British English and /əˈpɪrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appearance": emergence, look, image, presence, arrival.

Example usage of "appearance": "Her appearance was neat and tidy.". More examples on the page.