homecoming
/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/
noun
- An event or celebration held to welcome back former residents, especially alumni of a school or college.
- She was crowned homecoming queen during the halftime show.
- The high school homecoming dance is always the first weekend in October.
- Thousands of alumni returned for the university's homecoming parade and football game.
- The act of returning to one's home after a long absence.
- She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness about her homecoming.
- After years abroad, his homecoming was a joyful reunion with family.
- The soldier's homecoming was celebrated with a surprise party.