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

And among the other returnees to the United Center will be Nikola Vučević on March 15 with the Orlando Magic. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Senior cornerback Thomas Sheehan is another all-league second-team returnee. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

Further cast returnees include Stéphane Caillard, Nassim Lyes, Zita Hanrot alongside fresh additions Nicolas Duvauchelle, Sophie Marceau and Mathieu Amalric. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Look for returnees Jalen Todd, Taylor Davis and Austin Alexander to take a step forward while transfer Corey Gordon is a big addition to the room. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 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