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Definition homecoming in American English

homecoming noun

[countable] noun
/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/
1

a celebration once a year at schools and universities when alumni (=people who went to the school before) return for parties and a football game. Many schools have a homecoming parade and elect a homecoming king and homecoming queen.

2

an occasion when someone returns to a place where they used to live, work, or study

Example

Her family celebrated her homecoming.

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Definition homecoming in American English