arrival
ar·riv·al
noun \ə-ˈrī-vəl\Definition of ARRIVAL
1
: the act of arriving
2
: the attainment of an end or state
3
: one that has recently arrived <new arrivals>
Examples of ARRIVAL
- They were awaiting the arrival of guests.
- When is the mail scheduled for arrival?
- They track the number of airport arrivals and departures.
- They were late arrivals at the party.
- They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day.
- the changes that occur with the arrival of spring
- the arrival of new technology
First Known Use of ARRIVAL
14th century
Related to ARRIVAL
- Synonyms
- advent, appearance, coming, incoming
- Antonyms
- decamping, decampment, departing, departure, disappearance, exit, exiting, farewell, going, leave-taking, parting, quitting
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