send-off

noun

: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)

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According to a new report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE is already preparing a significant send-off for the former two-time WWE Champion. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 As the end approaches for the gang in Hawkins, Indiana, Finn Wolfhard hopes to give Stranger Things a worthy send-off. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025 Initially conceived as a project to chronicle Osbourne’s recovery and career bounce-back following a fall in his home in February 2019, No Escape From Now has since morphed into a posthumous opus that ends with the Back to the Beginning send-off in his hometown. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025 In short, that means this film will not be serving as any sort of send-off situation. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for send-off

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of send-off was in 1872

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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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send-off

noun
ˈsen-ˌdȯf
: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of something new (as a trip)

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