Rendezvous

/ˈrɒndɪvuː/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A meeting at an agreed time and place, typically between two people.
They arranged a secret rendezvous in the park.
A place where people meet.
The café became their regular rendezvous for weekend brunch.
An agreement to meet at a particular time and place.
The two spies had a rendezvous set for midnight.
verb
To meet at an agreed time and place.
Let's rendezvous at the train station at 5 PM.

Etymology

French 'rendez-vous', meaning 'present yourselves'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rendezvous point
The specific location where a rendezvous takes place.
secret rendezvous
A hidden or discreet meeting.
rendezvous with destiny
An important, often preordained, meeting or event.

Related Words

meeting
An assembly of people for a specific purpose.
appointment
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time.
encounter
A meeting, often unexpected, with someone.

Slang Meanings

A casual or secret meeting, often romantic.
They're going to have a rendezvous later.
To hook up or meet for fun.
Let's rendezvous at my place after the party.