send-off

noun

ˈsend-ˌȯf 

: 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

Biro’s send-off prompted a quick Austin FC substitution of Jon Bell for Jayden Nelson — a forward for a defender, a signal of Austin’s strategy for the rest of the half at least. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026

Senior send-off for Melvin Council, Tre White Tre White and Melvin Council have only played one season at KU. —Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026

From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026

In November, more than 400 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen received a formal send-off before departing for a yearlong mobilization. —John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for send-off

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• falloff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff

Kids Definition

send-off

noun

ˈsen-ˌdȯf

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