arrival

Definition

The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).

Etymology

From Middle English arivaile, arivaille, arrival, arryvaile, arryvaylle, aryvayle, aryvaylle, from Middle French arrivaille, from arriver; equivalent to arrive + -al.

Example Sentences

• "The early arrival of the bride created a stir."
• "And wander we to see thy honest son, Who will of thy arrival be full joyous."
• "the unavoidable irregularity in the arrivals of coal ships"