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Definition arrival in American English

arrival noun

noun
/əˈraɪv(ə)l/
1

the time when someone or something arrives at a place from somewhere else

Example

Her arrival livened up the party.

Example

The arrival of Flight 106 from Boston has been delayed.

Example

Parkes was arrested on her arrival from New York.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals entry homecoming
1.1

the time when someone joins an organization or starts a new job

Example

Since her arrival at the company, she has re-organized several departments.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
1.2

airplanes, trains, or buses that have just arrived at a place after a trip

Example

Check the airport monitors for arrivals and departures.

Synonyms and related words
arrivals communication conveyance
2

the time when something begins or comes into existence

Example

the arrival of spring

Example

Our lives have been revolutionized by the arrival of the personal computer.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
3

someone who has arrived or joined a group

Example

Early arrivals get all the best parking spaces.

Example

Joe greeted the new arrivals.

Synonyms and related words
arrival comer newcomer
Definition arrival in American English