homecoming — a return to one's home or homeland, especially after a long absence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a return to one's home or homeland, especially after a long absence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My stomach's homecoming to the kitchen happens every 30 minutes.
- The soldiers' homecoming brought tears of joy to their families.
- Everyone was excited about the homecoming football game.
homecoming
NOUN[/ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/]
a return to one's home or homeland, especially after a long absence
💡 Concept
a return to one's home or homeland, especially after a long absence
🎵 Rhyme
Her homecoming shows she's becoming who she's meant to be, with welcoming arms waiting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Roothome
Suffix-coming
🎵Rhyme
becomingupcomingwelcoming
becoming
upcoming
welcoming
🔗Collocations
homecoming dance
homecoming queen
homecoming parade
celebrate homecoming
annual homecoming
homecoming weekend
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My stomach's homecoming to the kitchen happens every 30 minutes.”
“The soldiers' homecoming brought tears of joy to their families.”
“Everyone was excited about the homecoming football game.”
😄 Fun example
“His wallet's homecoming to his pocket was faster than expected after seeing the restaurant prices.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
returncomebackreunionarrival
Antonyms
departureleavingfarewell
Related
reunionalumnicelebrationfestivalgathering
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