How do you use the word "impromptu" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "impromptu" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "impromptu": It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. I called a few friends and we had an impromptu party.

Impromptu Meaning

/ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

adjImprovised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal.

advExtemporaneously; without prior preparation, planning, or rehearsal.

Sentence Examples

It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.

I called a few friends and we had an impromptu party.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

unprepared offhand

Antonyms:

prepared

CEFR Practice Quiz

The singer gave an ____ performance without any preparation when the microphone stopped.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The group of friends had an ____ party to celebrate their unexpected day off from work.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree French impromptubor. English impromptu Borrowed from French impromptu.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"The city of Placerville, California, also known as Hangtown, is losing the noose on its logo. […] After an impromptu citizens’ jury agreed to hang a man accused of a crime, the town became known as Hangtown. It took on the name Placerville in 1854." — 2021 April 14, Rachel Trent, “City known as Hangtown votes to remove noose from its logo”, in CNN, archived from the original on 06 Dec 2022:

"I can appreciate that Macca’s band plays faithful to the source material, never putting too obvious a personal spin on the music. It’s sometimes frustrating, especially when the solo part in “Get Back” is screaming for some impromptu finesse, but it’s mostly fair." — 2026 March 29, Matt Mitchell, “In LA, Paul McCartney is king”, in AV Club, archived from the original on 06 Apr 2026:

"The second impromptu is a dance-like Allegretto in A flat major, with a trio in D flat major employing arpeggiated textures." — 1997, Christopher H. Gibbs, The Cambridge Companion to Schubert, Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, page 168:

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