English · Word Candidate

inaugural

/ɪˈnɔːɡəɹəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: inaugurals

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.

Adjective

The University of Cape Town hosts an inaugural lecture by Professor Ian Scott […] on Wednesday at 8pm.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Marking the beginning of an operation, venture, etc.

Adjective

2009 was the inaugural season for New York Yankees' new stadium.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An inauguration; a formal beginning.

Noun

The inaugural of the President will take place in March.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “inaugural” mean?

Of inauguration; as in a speech or lecture by the person being inaugurated.

Is “inaugural” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.