Rendezvous — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈrän-di-ˌvü/ ren·dez·vous

Meaning & Definition of Rendezvous

Rendezvous (noun)

  1. a meeting at an appointed place and time; often, one that is secret
  2. a place appointed for assembling or meeting
  3. a place where many people go to spend time, haunt

Rendezvous (verb)

  1. to meet or come together for a rendezvous
  2. to meet with for a rendezvous
  3. to bring together for a rendezvous

Rendezvous (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a place for spending time or for socializing

    "the arcade was the rendezvous of choice for most of the teenagers in town"

    similar: hangout, haunt, purlieu, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground
    related: camp, canteen, club, clubhouse, country club, key club, service club, union, harbor, harborage, haven, nest, refuge, retreat, sanctuary

  2. an agreement to be present at a specified time and place

    "I have a rendezvous with him at lunchtime"

    similar: appointment, assignation, date, engagement, tryst
    related: arrangement, invitation, interview, get-together, meeting, call, visit, schedule

Rendezvous (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come together into one body or place

    "we'll rendezvous at the entrance to the park at 6:00 p.m."

    similar: assemble, cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, converge, forgather, gather, meet, get together
    related: affiliate, ally, associate, band (together), caucus, club, collaborate, confederate, conjoin, consolidate, consort, cooperate, couple, federate, gang up, join, merge, unite, reassemble, reconvene, regather, remeet
    opposite: break up, disband, disperse, split (up)
    near: depart, leave, take off, disjoin, dissociate, disunite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rendezvous

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rendezvous:

hangout, haunt, purlieu, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground, appointment, assignation, date, engagement, tryst, assemble, cluster, collect, concenter, concentrate, conglomerate, congregate, convene, converge, forgather, gather, meet, get together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rendezvous

Words with the opposite meaning of Rendezvous:

break up, disband, disperse, split (up)

Related Words for Rendezvous

camp, canteen, club, clubhouse, country club, key club, service club, union, harbor, harborage, haven, nest, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, arrangement, invitation, interview, get-together, meeting, call, visit, schedule, affiliate, ally, associate, band (together), caucus, collaborate, confederate

Near Antonyms of Rendezvous

depart, leave, take off, disjoin, dissociate, disunite

Word Forms of Rendezvous

Inflections: rendezvoused, rendezvousing, rendezvouses

Origin & Etymology of Rendezvous

Middle French, from rendez vous present yourselves

First known use: 1556

Frequently Asked Questions about Rendezvous

What does "Rendezvous" mean?

"Rendezvous" means a meeting at an appointed place and time; often, one that is secret. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a meeting at an appointed place and time; often, one that is secret. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rendezvous"?

Other words for "Rendezvous" include hangout, haunt, purlieu, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground, appointment and assignation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rendezvous" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rendezvous"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rendezvous". Common alternatives include hangout, haunt, purlieu, resort, stamping ground, stomping ground, appointment, assignation, date and engagement.

What is the opposite of "Rendezvous"?

Antonyms of "Rendezvous" include break up, disband, disperse and split (up). Near antonyms include depart, leave, take off and disjoin.

How do you use "Rendezvous" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rendezvous" in a sentence: "the arcade was the rendezvous of choice for most of the teenagers in town"; "I have a rendezvous with him at lunchtime"; "we'll rendezvous at the entrance to the park at 6:00 p.m.".

Is "Rendezvous" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rendezvous" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rendezvous"?

"Rendezvous" is pronounced /ˈrän-di-ˌvü/ and divided into syllables as ren·dez·vous.

What is the origin of the word "Rendezvous"?

"Rendezvous" comes from Middle French, from rendez vous present yourselves. First known use: 1556.