Rendezvous: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry, often interchangeable within secretive or romantic contexts.

• They planned a rendezvous at a secluded cabin in the woods.
• Agents arranged a rendezvous to exchange information.

A general term for a gathering of people for discussion or decision-making, often formal.

• We have a staff meeting every Monday morning.
• The town hall meeting will address community concerns.

Used for scheduled meetings, often in professional or medical contexts.

• I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
• She made an appointment with her financial advisor for next Thursday.

Refers to a specific location where people agree to gather, often used in travel or event contexts.

• The meeting point for the tour is at the entrance of the museum.
• Let’s set the central plaza as our meeting point.

Used for a prearranged meeting, often in a secretive or private context. It can also refer to a general meeting point.

• The spies agreed on a rendezvous at the old bridge.
• Our rendezvous point is the café on Main Street.

Typically refers to a secret romantic meeting, carrying a slightly old-fashioned or poetic feel. It often implies an element of secrecy and intimacy.

• They arranged a tryst in the secluded garden.
• Their tryst was something they both looked forward to.

A general term for a planned or scheduled gathering of individuals for discussion or decision-making. It can be formal or informal.

• The team has a meeting every Monday morning.
• She scheduled a meeting with her professor to discuss the project.

Refers to an unexpected or chance meeting, often implying surprise or a brief interaction.

• I had an interesting encounter with a celebrity at the airport.
• Their encounter in the forest was completely by chance.