arrival

[uh-rahy-vuhl]

noun

1. an act of arriving; a coming.

   His arrival was delayed by traffic.

   Synonyms: advent

2. the reaching or attainment of any object or condition.

   arrival at a peace treaty.

3. the person or thing that arrives or has arrived.

   First arrivals will be the first seated.

arrival

/ əˈraɪvəl /

noun

1. the act or time of arriving

2. a person or thing that arrives or has arrived

3. the reaching of a condition or objective

Other Word Forms

• nonarrival noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrival¹

1350–1400; arrive + -al ²; replacing Middle English arivaille < Middle French

Example Sentences

A year later, a plethora of new distributors are hoping to duplicate Mubi’s success and that of relatively recent arrivals such as Neon and A24.

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Mitchell's arrival off the bench cranked up the tempo and a sharp inside ball from Ford sent Coles galloping deep into Pumas territory.

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The arrival of a minority shareholder, who would hold "five percent or a maximum of 10 percent" of the club, would represent a significant change in the economic structure of Real Madrid.

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Her son notified Causeway Hospital of their communication needs ahead of their arrival, but they were met with confusion upon arrival, Mrs Agnew said.

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Anyone weighing a Roth conversion has a lot to consider, even with the bonus deduction’s arrival, said Matthew Hofacre, founder of Pay It Forward Financial Planning.

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Related Words

• advent 
• appearance 
• influx 
• landing 
• meeting 
• return