homecoming
noun/ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/
/ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/
- [countable, uncountable] the act of returning to your home after being away for a long time
- They spent the day preparing for his homecoming.
- She felt no sense of homecoming.
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- [countable] (North American English) a social event that takes place every year at a high school, college or university for people who used to be students thereCultureHomecoming celebrations include the homecoming game of football, the homecoming parade and the homecoming dance. An attractive and popular girl is elected as the 'homecoming queen'. Sometimes a 'homecoming king' is also chosen.
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