arrival

noun

ar·​riv·​al ə-ˈrī-vəl 

1

: the act of arriving

2

: the attainment of an end or state

3

: one that has recently arrived

new arrivals

Synonyms of arrival

• advent
• appearance
• coming

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 on the Web

The decision affected 140 flights, including 65 international arrivals and departures. —Reuters 5 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025

The wild-card route is more arduous upon arrival but more forgiving on the way, of course. —Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025

However, the plan got ruined after Sophie Segreti mentioned writing Jawan Pitts' name down to secure her spot and after Louie's arrival to camp. —Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025

Rather than being ostracized, Christy Mahon becomes celebrated by the community, winning hearts and races until an unexpected arrival changes everything. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arivaile, arrival "act of arriving, landing, disembarkation," borrowed from Anglo-French arrivayle, arivail, from ariver, arriver "to arrive entry 1" + -ayle, -ail, in part going back to Latin -ālis -al entry 2, in part a collective suffix going back to Latin -ālia, from neuter plural of -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing arrival

• dead on arrival
• departure/arrival time

Rhymes for arrival

• archival
• revival
• survival
• conjunctival
• rival
• subconjunctival

Kids Definition

arrival

noun

ar·​riv·​al ə-ˈrī-vəl 

1

: the act of arriving

await the arrival of guests

2

: a person or thing that has arrived

late arrivals at a concert