homecoming

[ hohm-kuhm-ing ]

noun

1. a return to one's home; arrival at home.
2. an annual event held by a college, university, or high school for visiting alumni.

homecoming

/ ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of coming home
2. an annual celebration held by a university, college, or school, for former students

Other Words From

• homecomer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homecoming¹

First recorded in 1325–75; 1930–35 homecoming fordef 2; Middle English homcomyng; replacing Middle English hamcume, Old English hāmcyme, from hām home + cyme “arrival”; come, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She says that appearing in Wicked, which was one of the first Broadway shows she saw as a child, "feels like a homecoming".

From BBC

The atmosphere at the Coliseum on Saturday was lukewarm at best, a hollow homecoming, loads of great Nebraska fans often making more noise than their Trojans seatmates.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet, Sunday’s game against the Patriots will mark the 11th-year pro’s true homecoming — even if it will be as a backup.

From Los Angeles Times

The tour in February and March will see the band visit 15 venues across the UK, including a homecoming show at Manchester’s Aviva Studios.

From BBC

The important thing was that it secured the Bruins’ second consecutive win going into their homecoming game against Iowa on Friday evening at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advent
• appearance
• influx
• landing
• meeting
• return