noun

postponement

noun

A delay to a later time; the act of putting something off.

"The heavy rain forced a postponement of the outdoor concert."

"Fans were disappointed by the last-minute postponement."

How to Use Postponement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA delay — putting something back to a later date.

Common pairings

announce a postponement request a postponement

postponements plural

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The heavy rain forced a _____ of the outdoor concert.

Formed from postpone plus the noun suffix -ment.

cement element clement pavement tenement amusement statement agreement excrement amazement atonement implement