arrangement

ar-range-ment · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The act of organizing or the state of being organized.

  2. 2.

    A plan or preparation for a future event.

  3. 3.

    An agreement or settlement.

  4. 4.

    [music]An adaptation of a piece of music for different instruments or voices.

  5. 5.

    A display of flowers or other items.

Forms

plural: arrangements

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    make arrangements — Prepare or organize something.
  • •
    by arrangement — As agreed in advance.
  • •
    seating arrangement — The planned positioning of seats or guests.
  • •
    flower arrangement — A decorative display of flowers.

Related words

Antonyms: disarray, disorder
See also: arrange, arranged, organization, plan
Synonyms: agreement, order, organization, plan, setup

Etymology

From arrange + -ment suffix. Ultimately from Old French arangier.