arrangement

noun

ar·​range·​ment ə-ˈrānj-mənt How to pronounce arrangement (audio)
Synonyms of arrangement
1
a
: the state of being arranged : order
everything in neat arrangement
b
: the act of arranging
was responsible for the arrangement of the details
2
: something arranged: such as
a
: a preliminary measure : preparation
travel arrangements
b
: a piece of music that has been changed so that it can be performed by particular types of voices or instruments
c
: an informal agreement or settlement especially on personal, social, or political matters
arrangements under the new regime
3
: something made by arranging parts or things together
a floral arrangement

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Examples of arrangement in a Sentence

They changed the arrangement of furniture in the room. the collection and arrangement of data a chronological arrangement of historical events We tried several different arrangements of the parts. Having my brother and his wife living nearby was an ideal arrangement for our family. The family had very unusual living arrangements. “What were your sleeping arrangements?” “I slept on the bed while he slept on the floor.” We'll have to change the seating arrangements for the dinner party. Her job includes arrangement of her boss's travel plans. There was an unusual political arrangement between the two countries.
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In the interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Huang argued those arrangements reflect the unprecedented amount of capital required to build frontier AI companies. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Robot depth vision The new stereo vision algorithm allows humanoid robots to calculate depth using a camera arrangement that more closely mimics human vision. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 Seating arrangements throughout Jambo House offer spectacular views of the floors above. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The two collaborated on a serene escape that prioritizes neutral tones and a comfortable living arrangement, while including a unique element in every room that keeps the spaces from all looking alike. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrangement

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French arengement, from arenger "to arrange" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of arrangement was in 1690

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“Arrangement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrangement. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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arrangement

noun
ar·​range·​ment ə-ˈrānj-mənt How to pronounce arrangement (audio)
1
: a putting in order : the order in which things are put
the arrangement of furniture in a room
2
: preparation or planning done in advance
make arrangements for a trip
3
: something made by arranging
a flower arrangement
4
: a changing of a piece of music to suit voices or instruments other than those for which it was first written

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