Kepeth this child, al be it foul or fayr,
And eek my wyf, unto myn hoom-cominge. --Chaucer.
[1913 Webster]
2. A social event, usually held annually at colleges and universities, to welcome visiting alumni; a type of school reunion for graduates. [WordNet sense 1] [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Homecoming — Homecoming, welcoming back of former residents and alumni, is a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade… … Wikipedia
Homecoming — Homecoming вечер встречи выпускников в американских университетах. Также может означать: Содержание 1 Фильмы 2 Литература 3 Музыка … Википедия
Homecoming! — Studioalbum von Elmo Hope Veröffentlichung 1961 Label Riverside, Fantasy Records … Deutsch Wikipedia
Homecoming — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda El termino Homecoming puede referirse: Homecoming (2003), episodio de la serie de ciencia ficción Stargate SG 1; Homecoming (2006), episodio de la serie de televisión Héroes; Homecoming (2005), episodio de la serie… … Wikipedia Español
Homecoming — ist eine jährliche Tradition an einigen Universitäten, High Schools und Colleges in den USA. Bei diesem festlichen Anlass wird üblicherweise im späten September oder Anfang Oktober zu Ehren ehemaliger Schüler und Universitätsangehöriger ein… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Homecoming — Chanson par Green Day extrait de l’album American Idiot Sortie Septembre 2004 Enregistrement 2003 2004 Durée 9:18 Genre … Wikipédia en Français
homecoming — mid 13c. in literal sense of a coming home, from HOME (Cf. home) + prp. of COME (Cf. come). Cf. O.E. hamcyme return. Attested from 1935 in U.S. high school dance sense. Used earlier in Britain in reference to the annual return of natives to the… … Etymology dictionary
homecoming — ► NOUN ▪ an instance of returning home … English terms dictionary
homecoming — [hōm′kum΄iŋ] n. 1. a coming or returning to one s home ☆ 2. in many schools, colleges, and universities, an annual celebration attended by alumni … English World dictionary
homecoming — home|com|ing [ houm,kʌmıŋ ] noun count 1. ) AMERICAN a celebration once a year at schools and universities when ALUMNI (=people who went to the school before) return for parties and a football game. Many schools have a homecoming parade and elect … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
