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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

postponement

/ˌpɒst.pəˈnɪmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does postponement mean?

noun

The act of delaying or putting off something, especially an event or a decision. A delay or postponement of a meeting or a deadline.

Example

"The conference was postponed due to bad weather, and rescheduled for the following week."

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