homecoming
Translation
homecoming, return home
Examples
The soldier's homecoming was very emotional.
The soldier's homecoming was very emotional.
Are you going to the homecoming dance?
Are you going to the homecoming dance?
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) homecoming the act of a person returning home The soldier's homecoming was emotional.
the ((homecoming)) ((dance/game)) an annual event at a school or college for former students Are you going to the homecoming dance?
Similar Words
Synonyms: return, reunion
Etymology
From 'home' + 'coming', the act of coming home.
Memory Tips
Literally 'coming home'. In the US, it also refers to a school tradition where alumni 'come home' to visit.