farewell


4fare·well

adj \ˈfer-ˌwel\

Definition of FAREWELL

: of or relating to leave-taking : final <a farewell performance>

Examples of FAREWELL

  1. The band gave a farewell concert.
  2. <the singer's farewell tour seemed to last almost as long as her entire career>

First Known Use of FAREWELL

1669

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