farewell

¹ American  

[fair-wel] / ˌfɛərˈwɛl /

interjection

1. goodbye; may you fare well.

   Farewell, and may we meet again in happier times.

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noun

1. an expression of good wishes at parting.

   They made their farewells and left.

2. leave-taking; departure.

   a fond farewell.

3. a party given to a person who is about to embark on a long journey, retire, leave an organization, etc.

adjective

1. parting; valedictory; final.

   a farewell performance.

Farewell ² American  

[fair-wel] / ˌfɛərˈwɛl /

noun

1. Cape, a cape in S Greenland: most southerly point of Greenland.

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farewell British  

/ ˌfɛəˈwɛl /

1. goodbye; adieu

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noun

1. a parting salutation

2. an act of departure; leave-taking

3. (modifier) expressing leave-taking

   a farewell speech

verb

1. to honour (a person) at his departure, retirement, etc

Etymology

Origin of farewell

First recorded in 1325–75, farewell is from the Middle English word farwel. See fare, well ¹

Example Sentences

According to Andrew's account in his BBC Newsnight interview he went to there to say a final farewell and to cease all connections with Epstein.

From BBC

There was nothing left to do but thank Mrs. Saylor, say our farewells, and get out.

From Literature

Yes, unfortunately, it’s time for me to say farewell.

From Barron's

When Lord Mandelson tells Epstein he is out of government in May 2010, and is at Labour Party headquarters for a "farewell" event for Gordon Brown, the disgraced financier offers a "big hug".

From BBC

If only it were a cue for my escape, but it was his farewell, and the extent of my new master’s welcome.

From Literature

Related Words

• adieu
• bon voyage
• goodbye