homecoming
Americannoun
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a return to one's home; arrival at home.
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an annual event held by a college, university, or high school for visiting alumni.
noun
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the act of coming home
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an annual celebration held by a university, college, or school, for former students
Other Word Forms
- homecomer noun
Etymology
Origin of homecoming
First recorded in 1325–75; 1930–35 homecoming for def. 2; Middle English homcomyng; replacing Middle English hamcume, Old English hāmcyme, from hām home + cyme “arrival”; come, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The tour, which opens in Newcastle and closes in Belfast, includes a homecoming show at Trafford's Victoria Warehouse Manchester on 11 April.
From BBC
Geopolitics, war and difficulty securing visas has stunted progress, but now, about to enter Austria, Karl and his family back home are preparing for the homecoming.
From BBC
"It feels like a bit of a homecoming."
From BBC
For Moura, “The Secret Agent” represented a cinematic homecoming after not starring in a Brazilian film for over a decade.
From Los Angeles Times
They celebrated with a 'homecoming series' in October, November and December - four friendly matches against Brazil, Australia, China and Ghana.
From BBC
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