appearance appearance /əˈpɪrəns/

noun

1. () Outward or visible aspect of a person or thing  ( visual aspect , appearance )
   outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
    She always takes great care with her appearance, even when she's just running errands
   She always takes great care with her appearance, even when she's just running errands
   
2. () The event of coming into sight  ( appearance )
   the event of coming into sight
     The actress made a stunning appearance on the red carpet.
   The actress made a stunning appearance on the red carpet.
   
3. () Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action  ( appearing , coming into court , appearance )
   formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
   
4. () The act of appearing in public view  ( appearance )
   the act of appearing in public view
    The rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
   the rookie made a brief appearance in the first period
    It was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
   it was Bernhardt's last appearance in America
   
5. () A mental representation  ( appearance )
   a mental representation
    I tried to describe his appearance to the police
   I tried to describe his appearance to the police
   
6. Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression  ( appearance , show )
   pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
    They try to keep up appearances
   they try to keep up appearances
    That ceremony is just for show
   that ceremony is just for show