rendezvous

word

/ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/
RAHN-di-voo
/ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/
RON-di-voo

Definition

A rendezvous is a meeting that has been arranged in advance, or the place where people plan to meet. It can sound formal, old-fashioned, or romantic depending on the context.

Usage & Nuances

More common in writing, movies, military/scientific contexts, or playful speech than in everyday casual conversation. Common patterns: 'arrange a rendezvous', 'secret rendezvous', 'the rendezvous point'. For ordinary situations, people often just say 'meeting' or 'meet-up'.

Example Sentences

They planned a secret rendezvous by the river.

basic

We will meet at the park for a rendezvous at noon.

basic

The café is our rendezvous after class.

basic

Let's use the station as our rendezvous point in case we get separated.

natural

Their little rooftop rendezvous felt like something from an old movie.

natural

The astronauts completed a successful rendezvous with the space station.

natural