reunion

noun

re·​union (ˌ)rē-ˈyün-yən How to pronounce reunion (audio)
Synonyms of reunionnext
1
: an act of reuniting : the state of being reunited
2
: a reuniting of persons after separation

Examples of reunion in a Sentence

an emotional reunion between mother and son He dreamed of a reunion with his son.
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Wild fans pining for a reunion of brothers at the trade deadline definitely got one. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026 Emotional reunions at airports around the world underscore the relief many families feel after making it home following days of uncertainty. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 On March 5, Netflix dropped the first look at the upcoming reunion special, and Jessica looked absolutely stunning in a sheer fuchsia gown with intricate sequin designs layered over a pair of matching pink underwear. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026 After all the iterations of Hole fizzled out officially, Love has been regularly teasing reunions, posting a photo of herself with Erlandson together at the end of 2013, followed by the promise of a new single the next year. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reunion

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reunion was in 1576

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“Reunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunion. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

reunion

noun
re·​union (ˈ)rē-ˈyün-yən How to pronounce reunion (audio)
1
: the act of reuniting : the state of being reunited
2
: a reuniting of persons after separation
a class reunion

Geographical Definition

Réunion

geographical name

Ré·​union rē-ˈyü-nyən How to pronounce Réunion (audio)
ˌrā-ᵫ-ˈnyōⁿ
island of the western Mascarene Islands in the western Indian Ocean; an overseas department of France; capital Saint-Denis area 970 square miles (2522 square kilometers), population 834,000

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