comeback

American  

[kuhm-bak] / ˈkʌmˌbæk /

noun

1. a return to a former higher rank, popularity, position, prosperity, etc..

   The ex-champion kept trying to make a comeback.

2. a clever or effective retort; rejoinder; riposte.

   That was a great comeback the comedian made to the hecklers.

3. Informal. a basis or cause of complaint.

   If you insist on buying these pointed shoes, you'll have no comeback when your toes start to hurt.

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comeback British  

/ ˈkʌmˌbæk /

noun

1. a return to a former position, status, etc

2. a return or response, esp recriminatory

3. a quick reply; retort

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verb

1. to return

2. to become fashionable again

3. to reply after a period of consideration

   I'll come back to you on that next week

4. to argue back; retort

5. (of something forgotten) to return to someone's memory

Etymology

Origin of comeback

First recorded in 1815–25; noun use of verb phrase come back

Example Sentences

Including Friday’s comeback, i t is now up more than 1%.

From Barron's

“That comeback, to me, represents potential revival or pickup in this real economy,” Carlson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beer stocks have also made a comeback recently as investor capital started rotating into defensive stocks during periods of market uncertainty.

From Barron's

The next day, the index began a comeback, rising nearly 1.2%.

From Los Angeles Times

His comeback was delayed twice by the injury and he missed January's Australian Open to complete his recovery.

From BBC

Related Words

• improvement
• rebound
• resurgence
• return
• revival
• victory
• winning