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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BTS’ comeback could be likened to a classical Greek hero’s homecoming.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
“They seek to optimize the WVR listing regime, enhance the pathway to listing for homecoming Greater China issuers, among other improvements to listing requirements.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
"So it is kind of my debut or my homecoming, should I say," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
An Africa Cup of Nations champion with Senegal, Ciss had a mixed homecoming with Rayo Vallecano.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
"What? I don't want to go to homecoming with Kim. I don't even like her. I mean, you know . . . You like her."
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
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