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

Transfer defensive linemen Anto Saka and Ryan Henderson looked like impact players and several of the returnees up front who are stepping into larger roles appeared equipped to do so. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The countries share much of the same history and, to some extent, the same pool of potential returnees, investors, and tourists. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

With so few guest rooms and so many loyal returnees, the staff remembers you instantly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

To successfully integrate these returnees, Damascus must empower governorates and municipalities with the resources and autonomy to solve problems pertaining to service delivery, job creation, and education in real time. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 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