homecoming


home·com·ing

noun \ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ\

Definition of HOMECOMING

1
: a return home
2
: the return of a group of people usually on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented or regarded as home; especially : an annual celebration for alumni at a college or university

Examples of HOMECOMING

  1. A large crowd gathered at the airport for the soldiers' homecoming.

First Known Use of HOMECOMING

14th century

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