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homecoming

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/ · UK /ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/

homecoming means: A yearly school or college celebration when former students return, often with a game and dance.

noun

SCHOOL CELEBRATIONB2

A yearly school or college celebration when former students return, often with a game and dance.

  • Are you going to homecoming?
  • Former students returned for homecoming weekend.
  • Our school held a dance after the homecoming game.

Common phrases: homecoming game, homecoming dance, homecoming weekend, homecoming queen

RETURN HOMEB2

The return of someone who has been away from home, often celebrated by family or friends.

  • Her homecoming made everyone happy.
  • We planned a party for his homecoming.
  • The soldiers received a warm homecoming after years abroad.

Similar words: return

Common phrases: joyful homecoming, homecoming celebration, celebrate someone’s homecoming

Questions about homecoming

What does homecoming mean?

A yearly school or college celebration when former students return, often with a game and dance.

What is homecoming in other languages?

Türkçe: mezunlar buluşması · Español: fiesta de antiguos alumnos · Français: fête des anciens élèves · Deutsch: Ehemaligentreffen · Italiano: festa degli ex studenti · 日本語: ホームカミング

How do you pronounce homecoming?

In American English /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/; in British English /ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/.

How do you use homecoming in a sentence?

Are you going to homecoming? Former students returned for homecoming weekend.

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