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 only senior returnees are outside hitter Katie Maddox and middle hitter Chloe Meyer. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Bera is hoping that by appealing to Rubio, the secretary will side with those who argue Haiti isn’t ready for its returnees. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Dillard will lead a receiver contingent that was quite strong before his arrival, with North Marion transfer Damir Williams, Olympia transfer Jamie Smith and Edgewater transfer Alex Rossi, as well as senior returnee Cawanis Leonard. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Cavaliers can be a big surprise with returnees at quarterback and running back. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 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