arrangement
uh-RAYNJ-muhnt
Arrangement (noun) means the way something is organized, positioned, or laid out. Example: “The seating arrangement put the bride's family on one side and the groom's on the other.”
noun
1
The way something is organized, positioned, or laid out.
"The seating arrangement put the bride's family on one side and the groom's on the other."
"The florist's arrangement of tulips and ferns looked lovely on the table."
"I changed the arrangement of the furniture to make the room feel bigger."
2
An agreement or plan made between people.
"We came to an arrangement about splitting the rent."
"Under our arrangement, I cook on weekdays and my sister cooks at weekends."
"They made an arrangement to meet outside the station at noon."
3
A version of a piece of music adapted for particular instruments or a different style.
"The choir performed a jazz arrangement of the old hymn."
"The band played a gentle arrangement of the song for violin and piano."
"He wrote a new arrangement of the folk tune for a brass quartet."
How to use arrangement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow something is organized or set up, an agreement, or a musical adaptation.
Common pairings
seating arrangement
come to an arrangement
musical arrangement
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Etymology
From French arrangement, itself from arranger ("to arrange").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for arrangement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “arrangement” mean?
The word “arrangement” means the way something is organized, positioned, or laid out. In plain terms, how something is organized or set up, an agreement, or a musical adaptation.
How do you pronounce “arrangement”?
“Arrangement” is pronounced uh-RAYNJ-muhnt (/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrangement” in a sentence?
Here is “arrangement” used in a sentence: “The seating arrangement put the bride's family on one side and the groom's on the other.”
What is another word for “arrangement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “arrangement” include constitution.
What part of speech is “arrangement”?
“Arrangement” is a noun.
Where does the word “arrangement” come from?
The word “arrangement” comes from French. From French arrangement, itself from arranger ("to arrange").
Is “arrangement” a common word?
“Arrangement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “arrangement” have?
“Arrangement” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the way something is organized, positioned, or laid out.
What is the difference between an "arrangement" and an "agreement"?
An agreement is a shared decision that people commit to, whereas an arrangement is a plan or agreement made between people that is often more flexible and practical. Arrangement can also refer to the way something is organised or laid out, a meaning agreement does not carry.
What is a musical "arrangement"?
In music, an arrangement is a particular way a piece is organised or adapted for certain instruments or voices. It reflects the core meaning of arrangement as the way something is organised, positioned or laid out.
What is the difference between "arrangement" and "layout"?
Layout refers specifically to how things are visually positioned in a space or on a page. Arrangement is broader, covering that spatial ordering as well as plans or agreements made between people.
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