returnee

noun

re·​turn·​ee ri-ˌtər-ˈnē 

: one who returns

especially : one returning to the U.S. after military service overseas

Examples of returnee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The process has also been slow due to an insufficient number of buses sent by the Malawian government, which has also asked for donations to help bus the returnees home, the officials said. — Arkansas Online, 20 June 2026

So far, aside from Wahlberg, returnees have included Len Cariou (Henry Reagan), Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan), Marisa Ramirez (Maria Baez) and Will Hochman (Joe Hill). — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Combine those additions with talented returnees (quarterback Marcel Reed, wide receiver Mario Craver and defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe lead the way), and the Aggies have the makings of another solid team. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Kicker Riley Patterson, the returnee, and kicker Zane Gonzalez, the veteran newcomer, are staging the most high-profile special teams competition on the roster. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for returnee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Kids Definition

returnee

noun

re·​turn·​ee ri-ˌtər-ˈnē 

: one who returns