Word
appt
Countable noun
Definition
n. a planned meeting with someone at a set time, like with a doctor or dentist. You see it written as appt for short in calendars, texts, and forms.
n. a scheduled meeting or engagement at a fixed time, such as a medical or professional consultation. Clipped written form of 'appointment', common in calendars, scheduling systems, and informal notes.
Examples
“I have a dentist appt at three today.”
“She books a hair appt online and gets a text reminder the day before.”
“The clinic's portal shows his follow-up appt moved to next Tuesday, leaving him to rearrange work calls around the new time.”
Examples
simple
“I have a dentist appt at three today.”
contextual
“She books a hair appt online and gets a text reminder the day before.”
complex
“The clinic's portal shows his follow-up appt moved to next Tuesday, leaving him to rearrange work calls around the new time.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “appt” in context.
Verb
01. appt ends
“My appt ends at 11, then I can meet you.”
noun + verb
02. appt starts
“My appt starts at 10, so please arrive early.”
noun + verb
03. book appt
“You can book an appt online for the dentist.”
verb + noun
04. cancel appt
“Please call to cancel your appt at least a day early.”
verb + noun
05. miss appt
“Don't miss your appt or you may pay a fee.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. dental appt
“I have a dental appt on Tuesday to clean my teeth.”
adj + noun
07. medical appt
“She has a medical appt at the clinic tomorrow morning.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. day of appt
“Bring your ID on the day of your appt.”
noun + prep + noun
09. reminder of appt
“I got a reminder of my appt by text yesterday.”
noun + prep + noun
10. book an appt online
“You can book an appt online in less than a minute.”
11. confirm your appt by text
“Please confirm your appt by text before 6 p.m.”
12. have a dental appt
“I have a dental appt next Monday at 3 p.m.”
Usage
Written abbreviation only; say the full form 'appointment' in speech and formal writing.
Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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