home·com·ing

home·com·ing
/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmıŋ/ noun, pl -ings
1 [count] : the act of returning to your home or to a place that is like your home

A large crowd gathered at the airport for the soldiers' homecoming.

2 or Homecoming [count, noncount] US
2 a : an annual celebration for people who attended a college or university

Homecoming weekend

2 b : an annual celebration for high-school students that includes sports games and a formal dance

Who's taking you to Homecoming? = Who's taking you to the Homecoming dance?


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