Meaning of the word homecoming in English
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homecoming
US /ˈhoʊmˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈhoʊmˌkʌm.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
an annual event at a high school or college to celebrate the return of former students, typically including a football game, a parade, and a dance
Example:
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Our school's homecoming game is always the biggest event of the fall.
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She was crowned homecoming queen.
2.
an act of returning home
Example:
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After years abroad, his homecoming was emotional.
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The soldier's homecoming was celebrated by the entire town.
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