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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"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
After winning Euro 2025, the Lionesses have played three of their four friendly matches which were designed as a "homecoming" celebration.
From BBC
But for Corey Perry, Friday’s homecoming was more than a little bit awkward.
From Los Angeles Times
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