homecoming

noun

home·​com·​ing ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ 

1

: a return home

a soldier's homecoming

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 high school, college, or university

—often used before another noun

a homecoming rally

homecoming weekend

the annual homecoming game/dance

was elected the homecoming queen

Examples of homecoming in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Draymond’s homecoming In his annual game in his home state of Michigan, Saginaw native Draymond Green scored no points with five rebounds and six assists against the Pistons. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026

One of the images was taken from a homecoming photo. —Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026

For Rodríguez, the shoot was both a massive logistical undertaking and a deeply personal homecoming. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026

In free agency last week, the Dolphins signed former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert and Los Angeles Rams speedster Tutu Atwell, who is making a homecoming as a Miami Northwestern High grad. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homecoming

• overcoming
• unbecoming
• becoming
• forthcoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• upcoming
• coming
• cumming
• drumming

Kids Definition

homecoming

noun

home·​com·​ing ˈhōm-ˌkəm-ing 

1

: a return home

2

a

: the return of a group of people usually on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented

b

: a yearly celebration for alumni at a school