Definition
debarkation
noun
- the act or process of disembarking; the landing of troops, passengers, or cargo from a ship or aircraft
Usage: often used in military or naval contexts
Examples
- The debarkation of the soldiers took several hours due to rough seas.
- Passengers waited for debarkation instructions after the plane landed.
- The debarkation point was secured by military personnel.
- During World War II, the debarkation at Normandy was a pivotal moment.
- The ship's crew prepared for debarkation of cargo at the port.
- Debarkation procedures were streamlined to speed up the process.