Definition of homecoming
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
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The first known use of homecoming was in the 15th century
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