Definition of arrival
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Examples of arrival in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples of arrival from the Web
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He is seen shooting through several thick white doors, breaking down one of them at 12:18 a.m. Friday — only 11 minutes after his arrival.
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He is seen shooting through several thick white doors, breaking down one of them at 12:18 a.m. Friday — only 11 minutes after his arrival.
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His arrival failed to spark a major upturn in the team’s playing fortunes, with its 18 Premier League wins being the lowest since the league was formed in 1992.
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Officials at the U.S. State Department said arrivals had been curbed per guidance from the Justice Department.
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Insect activity in Northern Kentucky typically peaks in June, July and August; this year’s unusual weather may lead to an early arrival of a large number of bugs.
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Top photo: President Donald Trump is welcomed by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud upon arrival at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on May 20, 2017.
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Officers were told that gunshots could be heard at the location prior to officers' arrival to the scene.
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This week, at least, there is no mystery about Mr. Trump’s arrival.
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First Known Use of arrival
14th century
ARRIVAL Defined for English Language Learners
arrival
playDefinition of arrival for English Language Learners
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: the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving
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: someone or something that has come to a place : someone or something that has arrived
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: the time when something begins or happens
ARRIVAL Defined for Kids
arrival
playDefinition of arrival for Students
1 : the act of reaching a place
2 : the time when something begins or happens the arrival of spring
3 : a person or thing that has come to a place
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