by appointment

phrase

: by an agreement to meet at a particular time

The doctor sees patients by appointment only.

Examples of by appointment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, in the event of a recall, the official would be replaced by appointment, succession or special election at a later date. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The label sells through its website and a Paris showroom by appointment, with wholesale doors next in its sights. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Open to the public by appointment through September 27, the show arrives just in time for Armory Week, when thousands of dealers and collectors will converge on the city. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Opening on August 24 for visits by appointment only, the Wolf Kahn Foundation and Archives has taken up residence at 134 West 26th Street. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for by appointment

• disappointment
• reappointment
• ointment