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departures

/dɪˈpɑːrtʃərz/ · de·part·ures
noun
  1. The act of leaving or things that have left; the moment when someone or something goes away. The departures from Gate 12 were postponed because of the fog.
  2. A deviation from an established plan, practice, or norm. Several notable departures from the traditional curriculum have been introduced this year.
  3. A death, used euphemistically. The community mourned the sudden departures of three longtime volunteers.
Did you know? ‘Departures’ is also the name of a celebrated Japanese lifestyle magazine that popularized minimalist design, influencing global aesthetics far beyond its original publishing niche.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 29, 2026