send-off

noun

: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)

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Yet Carrie’s storyline was very much the exception in having the air of a satisfying send-off. Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025 The shelter gave her an epic send-off — one that included cake. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025 On his last day at Salinas Valley on June 21, prison staff gathered for a send-off party for Beam. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Commentators wished Jade well and offered their congratulations, while others wondered why Jade’s send-off was drawn in a completely different art style to the original image. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for send-off

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of send-off was in 1872

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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

send-off

noun
ˈsen-ˌdȯf
: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of something new (as a trip)

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