Definition

Noun: - The day designated for the inauguration of the United States President: A specific, recurring date on which the formal ceremony to mark the beginning of a new presidential term is held.

Usage

• This term is a proper noun and is typically capitalized: .
• It refers specifically to the U.S. presidential inauguration, which occurs on January 20th following a presidential election year (or January 21st if the 20th is a Sunday).

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Inauguration Day address/speech": The speech delivered by the new president during the inauguration ceremony.
  • Historians often analyze the themes of a president's Inauguration Day address.
• The concept can be referenced more generally for other officials, though this is less common and usually requires specification.
  • The governor's inauguration day will be next week. (Note: not capitalized when not referring to the U.S. President).

Variants and Related Words

• Inauguration (n): The formal ceremony or process of inducting someone into office.
  • The inauguration includes the oath of office and a speech.
• Inaugural (adj): Of or relating to an inauguration.
  • She attended the inaugural ball after the ceremony.

Synonyms

• Swearing-in day: Emphasizes the act of taking the oath of office.
  • On swearing-in day, the president-elect becomes the president.

Related Phrases

• Presidential inauguration: A more descriptive phrase for the event.
  • The presidential inauguration is a major national event.

Noun

1. the day designated for inauguration of the United States President