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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We are treated to a heartfelt exchange between reunion host Andy Cohen and Ciara in her dressing room. Marlow Stern, Variety, 27 May 2026 This comes right ahead of the Season 10 reunion airing, where Amanda and West’s unexpected romance is expected to take center stage in the three-part event. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 May 2026 The reunion sees Ciara Miller confront the duo — her close friend and ex-boyfriend — about the scandal. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026 Perhaps the Braves, which enjoyed so much success with the closer at the beginning of his career, could be interested in a reunion. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 26 May 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 2 Jun. 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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