homecoming

[ US /ˈhoʊmˌkəmɪŋ/ ]
[ UK /hˈə‍ʊmkʌmɪŋ/ ]

NOUN

a coming to or returning home
on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party
an annual school or university reunion for graduates

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How To Use homecoming In A Sentence

David Sumner, chairman of the Worthing Society, said Pinter wrote one of his bestknown plays, The Homecoming, while in Worthing. Pinter honoured with plaque (UK)
Of all the stories about the homecoming of this banking hotshot, the one about the limos gets the most mileage.
Barbara said coming back to York had been something of a homecoming and they were looking forward to welcoming some familiar faces.
Saturday I went shopping with my momma in the morning, and got a buttload of stuff for homecoming!
A homecoming gig without the coming home. Times, Sunday Times
It was, not surprisingly, an emotional homecoming. Times, Sunday Times
Julie and Jamie are preparing for the homecoming of Marcus's twin brother, Steven, who is now just over four weeks old.
Also this week everyone gets to chose the homecoming Queen and her court.
The gaily coloured banners and balloons decorating the streets give the impression of an impromptu homecoming party.
He saw pictures of her growing up: her graduation, homecomings, prom, and birthdays.

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