inaugural

[US]/ɪ'nɔːgjʊr(ə)l/
[UK]/ɪ'nɔɡjərəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to the beginning or first occurrence of something, especially an official term or position

Phrases & Collocations

inaugural address

inaugural ceremony

Example Sentences

the Washington inaugural fandango.

the inaugural issue of a magazine.

a gala ball after the inaugural ceremony.

his inaugural concert as Music Director.

His inaugural speech was very inspiring.

Professor Pearson gave the inaugural lecture in the new lecture theatre.

an unruly crowd mobbed the White House during an inaugural reception.

We listened to the President’s inaugural speech on the radio yesterday.

The Inaugural Committee pulled out all the stops when arranging the ceremonies.

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