noun
- a return to one’s home or homeland after a long absence
- an annual celebration at a high school or college for alumni, typically featuring a football game and dance
Usage: American
Examples
- The soldier’s homecoming was celebrated by the entire town.
- After years abroad, her homecoming felt bittersweet.
- The high school homecoming dance is next Saturday.
- Alumni gathered for the college homecoming weekend.
- She was crowned homecoming queen at the ceremony.
- The homecoming parade featured floats from each class.
- His emotional homecoming brought tears to everyone’s eyes.