appearance · n
appearance (IN PUBLIC)
B2 when someone appears in public, on television, in a film, etc.
Dictionary examples:
She made two appearances during her visit. (26.2)
It was his first appearance on television/television appearance as president. (33.5)
She will be making a public appearance, signing copies of her latest novel. (34.1)
appearance (BECOMING AVAILABLE)
B2 when something starts to exist or becomes available
Dictionary examples:
The appearance of new products on the market has increased competition. (32.0)
appearance (WAY YOU LOOK)
B1 the way a person or thing looks to other people
Dictionary examples:
My dog's guilty appearance told me who ate the birthday cake. (0.0)
The clown's appearance at the funeral was both sad and funny. (0.0)
My cat's appearance after a bath makes it look like an angry, wet mop. (0.0)
The buildings are very similar in appearance. (25.1)
She gives the appearance of being very efficient. (27.1)
You can alter/change the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way. (43.0)