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homecoming
noun home·com·ing \ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ\
: the act of returning to your home or to a place that is like your home
: an annual celebration for people who attended a college or university
: an annual celebration for high-school students that includes sports games and a formal dance
Full Definition of HOMECOMING
1
: a return home
2
: the return of a group of people usually on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented or regarded as home; especially : an annual celebration for alumni at a college or university
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First Known Use of HOMECOMING
14th century
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homecoming
noun home·com·ing \ˈhōm-ˌkə-miŋ\
Definition of HOMECOMING for Kids
: a return home
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