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homecoming
Homecoming (noun) means the act of coming back home.
noun
1
The act of coming back home.
"His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before."
2
(US) A school or college event built around a football match, a parade and the crowning of a Homecoming Queen.
"Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee."
3
(US) Short for harvest homecoming, an autumn party or dance held near the middle of the school term, when students traditionally go home to help with the harvest.
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Etymology
This word comes from Middle English hom-comyng, home komyng, home-cumyng, home-commynge, made up of home and coming. It is probably an alteration of the earlier Middle English hom-come, homkome, hame-come, ham-cume, which in turn came from Old English hāmcyme (“homecoming; return”).
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Rhymes for homecoming
coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
booming
blooming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of homecoming?
"homecoming" (noun) means the act of coming back home.
What is another word for homecoming?
Other words for "homecoming" include return.
What are the different meanings of homecoming?
"homecoming" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of coming back home; 2. (US) A school or college event built around a football match, a parade and the crowning of a Homecoming Queen; 3. (US) Short for harvest homecoming, an autumn party or dance held near the middle of the school term, when students traditionally go home to help with the harvest.
