arrival

American  

[uh-rahy-vuhl] / əˈraɪ vəl /

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.

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arrival British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonarrival noun

Etymology

Origin of arrival

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

Example Sentences

The competing "short chronology" suggests a later arrival, roughly 45,000 to 50,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Maxson’s arrival makes sense at this stage in Oracle’s development, said Mizuho analyst Siti Panigrahi in a note.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

But some older workers see AI’s arrival as the cue to exit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Sale's director of rugby Alex Sanderson described Lawes' arrival as a "sign of intent" from the owners to put the club "on the map".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Of course I hoped the call was from you, announcing your arrival in Cleveland.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Related Words

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