send-off

noun

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

Examples of send-off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There would be no send-off in Sydney, the site of so many farewells of legendary cricketers over the years. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Tell me about watching that moment and giving Baby Billy a good send-off. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 May 2025 In his send-off, Steve introduced viewers to his brother Joe, played by Donovan Patton, the new star of the series. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 2 May 2025 Simmons was attending a friend’s prom send-off before the accident, her parents, Everett and Letrice Simmons, told First Alert 4. Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Apr. 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

Cite this Entry

“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

send-off

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

More from Merriam-Webster on send-off

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!