homecoming

Definition

The act or event of returning home.

Etymology

From Middle English hom-comyng, home komyng, home-cumyng, home-commynge, equivalent to home + coming. Probably an alteration of earlier Middle English hom-come, homkome, hame-come, ham-cume, from Old English hāmcyme (“homecoming; return”).

Example Sentences

• "His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before."
• "Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee."
• "homecoming ball"