family reunion

[ fam-uh-lee ree-yoon-yuhn, fam-lee ]

noun

1. a gathering of relatives, especially after an interval of separation:

   We're all headed to Wisconsin this summer for a family reunion of the Taylor cousins.

2. family reunification ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of family reunion¹

First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion fordef 1, 1950–55 family reunion fordef 2

Example Sentences

A CNN news segment turned into a family reunion when host Chris Cuomo interviewed his older brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

From The Daily Beast

So the ACRI march wound up feeling more like a family reunion than a rally for human rights.

From The Daily Beast

As speaker, Newt treated Bob like a man treats his least favorite cousin at the family reunion.

From The Daily Beast

The actor added that the ceremony will be “like one big family reunion.”

From The Daily Beast

Here, some reluctant participants at a family reunion are transformed in a beatific bunch by a ride in the Caravan.

From The Daily Beast

"We have a family reunion at Redlands," said active Julia Moore.

From Project Gutenberg

What is Christmas without the sentiments which hallow the evergreen, the anthem, the mistletoe, the family reunion?

From Project Gutenberg

Auntie cant come for shes going to some family reunion or other, and we can make room for you.

From Project Gutenberg

Bluebeard's wives could have held a family reunion in that closet and invited all of Solomon's spouses.

From Project Gutenberg

Does Dante place the happiness of Heaven in the bliss and glorification of family reunion?

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