ar·riv·al

ar·riv·al
/əˈraıvəl/ noun, pl -als
1 : the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving
[noncount]

They were awaiting the arrival of guests.

We checked into the hotel upon (our) arrival.

The flight's estimated time of arrival is 11:30. = The flight's estimated arrival time is 11:30.

When is the mail scheduled for arrival?

[count]

They track the number of airport arrivals and departures.

2 [count] : someone or something that has come to a place : someone or something that has arrived

They were late arrivals at the party.

Have you had a look at the bookstore's new arrivals? [=the books that have recently come to the bookstore]

◇ The phrase new arrival is often used to refer to a baby that has recently been born.

Everyone gathered at the hospital to see the family's new arrival.

3 [noncount] : the time when something begins or happens

They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day.

the changes that occur with the arrival of spring

the arrival of new technology


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