# rendezvous

/ˈɹɑndɪˌvu/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rendezvous
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a meeting at a specific time and place that you have agreed on with someone else. It often feels a bit more formal or secret than a normal meeting.

For teachers: a meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people. Often implies a prearranged encounter in a specific, sometimes secluded, location.

## Examples

- They agreed on a secret rendezvous in the park.
- The two agents arranged a midnight rendezvous at the docks to exchange the encrypted files.
- Despite the logistical challenges of the storm, the explorers managed to reach the designated rendezvous point just as the rescue helicopter appeared on the horizon.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the verbs 'arrange', 'keep', or 'make'.

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