family reunion

American  

[fam-uh-lee ree-yoon-yuhn, fam-lee] / ˈfæm ə li riˈyun yən, ˈfæm li /

noun

1. 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.

2. family reunification.

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Etymology

Origin of family reunion

First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion for def. 1, 1950–55 family reunion for def. 2

Example Sentences

A grandmother living in a Tehran suburb, Zahra would normally be looking forward to a Nowruz family reunion.

From BBC

Farasati came to the UK on a family reunion visa in 2021 to join his mother when he was 17.

From BBC

The atmosphere resembled a strange family reunion: Dozens of people were reacquainted after spending nearly six weeks together during the 2023 trial, eating in the same handful of restaurants, staying in the same hotels and jostling each day for the best courtroom seats.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“My family’s going to Maui for a family reunion. I leave next Friday after lunch. Don’t get back until late Sunday night.”

From Literature