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send-off

noun

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

Examples of send-off in a Sentence

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Cena’s retirement tour, which began in January 2025, is culminating in this high-profile send-off at the Capital One Arena. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Angelo and his family are loaded up with gifts on their send-off to Disney World — a dream vacation granted by Make-A-Wish and Keystone First. Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Show creators the Duffer brothers have promised a strong send-off for the crew, who are planning their biggest takedown of the Upside Down yet. Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Staying true to the beach club vibe, the owners plan to use the final days as a send-off. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

send-off

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

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