homecoming

home-com-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An instance of returning home, especially after a long absence.

  2. 2.

    (US) An annual celebration held by schools and colleges for returning alumni.

  3. 3.

    (US) A football game held during homecoming celebrations.

Forms

plural: homecomings

Related words

Antonyms: departure
See also: celebration, return, reunion
Synonyms: return, reunion

Etymology

From home + coming, compound formed in English. The American school celebration sense developed in the early 20th century.