returnee

noun

re·​turn·​ee ri-ˌtər-ˈnē How to pronounce returnee (audio)
: one who returns
especially : one returning to the U.S. after military service overseas

Examples of returnee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Charlotte’s mix of returnees and new faces from multiple levels of college football have impressed Poggi through the spring, and the 49ers are continuing to add through the transfer portal, highlighted by Maryland’s Corey Dyches committing to Charlotte last week. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2024 The sole returnee is Silas Chou, an early investor in Michael Kors, who shares a $2.6 billion fortune with his family. Jane Ho, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 Survivor: China China has such a great, deep cast—even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2023 The sole returnee to the list this year is Silas Chou at No. 30, an early investor in Michael Kors, who shares a $2.6 billion fortune with his family. Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024 The perimeter matchup to watch was a pair of returnees — Mack and Charlotte’s best cornerback, Dontae Balfour. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024 Four of the top five scorers from last season’s 29-4 team are gone, including Division II All-American Kaden Anderson; and St. Augustine alum Luke Haupt, the top returnee, is out another month after knee surgery. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2023 The Season 4 cast sports a slew of returnees, including Joel Kinnaman, Wrenn Schmidt, Krys Marshall, Edi Gathegi, Cynthy Wu and Coral Peña. Mckinley Franklin, Variety, 13 Sep. 2023 Wenzel is the only notable returnee from last season after most of the roster entered the transfer portal, with players leaving for Gonzaga, DePaul, Utah State, Fresno State, Pepperdine and Green Bay. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of returnee was in 1944

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“Returnee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/returnee. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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returnee

noun
re·​turn·​ee ri-ˌtər-ˈnē How to pronounce returnee (audio)
: one who returns

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