family reunion
Americannoun
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a gathering of relatives, especially after an interval of separation.
We're all headed to Wisconsin this summer for a family reunion of the Taylor cousins.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of family reunion
First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion for def. 1, 1950–55 family reunion for def. 2
Example Sentences
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Back in Washington, D.C., the atmosphere feels less like a presidential production and more like a national family reunion.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
A grandmother living in a Tehran suburb, Zahra would normally be looking forward to a Nowruz family reunion.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
That blend of familiarity and discovery created an atmosphere that felt like a celebration and a family reunion on Saturday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Her cousins had planned to fly over from Colombia for a family reunion, with costly medications for an elderly relative with Parkinson’s disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Tattoos While U Wait could have been a banquet hall holding the Ema family reunion.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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