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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Examples of homecoming in a Sentence
A large crowd gathered at the airport for the soldiers' homecoming.
15th Century
First Known Use of homecoming
15th century
HOMECOMING Defined for English Language Learners
homecoming
playDefinition of homecoming for English Language Learners
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: the act of returning to your home or to a place that is like your home
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: an annual celebration for people who attended a college or university
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: an annual celebration for high-school students that includes sports games and a formal dance
HOMECOMING Defined for Kids
homecoming
playDefinition of homecoming for Students
: a return home
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