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homecoming

/ˈhəʊmkʌmɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण होम्कमिंग

घर वापसी

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C, U]

    the act of returning to your home after being away for a long time

    घर वापसी

    • a hero's homecoming
    • The soldier's homecoming brought tears to his mother's eyes.
    • The village celebrated the team's homecoming with drums and garlands.
    + 2 more examples
    • Her homecoming after ten years abroad was an emotional day.
    • The homecoming of the pilgrims was marked by a feast.

    Synonyms return arrival reunion

§Structures (grammar patterns) 5

a homecoming (countable noun)

A homecoming is the act of returning to your home after being away for a long time.

'Homecoming' लंबे समय तक बाहर रहने के बाद घर लौटने का कार्य है।

  • The soldier's homecoming made the family weep with joy.
  • It was an emotional homecoming.

homecoming of / to

Of names who returns; to names the place.

'Of' बताता है कौन लौटता है; 'to' स्थान बताता है।

  • The homecoming of the champions was celebrated.
  • Her homecoming to the village was a happy day.

homecoming + noun

Modifier uses: homecoming party, homecoming parade, homecoming game.

Modifier प्रयोग: homecoming party, homecoming parade, homecoming game।

  • The village held a homecoming party for her.

homecoming (American use)

In American schools, homecoming is an annual event when former students visit.

अमेरिकी विद्यालयों में 'homecoming' वार्षिक आयोजन है जब पूर्व विद्यार्थी लौटते हैं।

  • The college's homecoming weekend includes a football game.

homecoming vs return

Homecoming adds warmth and emotion; return is the neutral word.

'Homecoming' में आत्मीयता और भावुकता है; 'return' तटस्थ शब्द है।

  • His return was on Monday; his homecoming was a celebration.
+Collocations 5

adjective + homecoming

emotionaltriumphantjoyfullong-awaitedwarmsad

  • The team received a triumphant homecoming.

verb + homecoming

celebrateplanmakedreadwelcome

  • The town celebrated the homecoming of the gold medallist.

homecoming + event

paradepartydanceceremonyqueen

  • A homecoming parade ran down the main street.

homecoming + time

after years abroadafter the warafter the examafter the long journey

  • Her homecoming after years abroad surprised the neighbours.

homecoming + emotion

with tears of joywith great reliefwith mixed feelingswith a warm welcome

  • He made his homecoming with mixed feelings.
“More examples 7
  • The Olympic medallist's homecoming drew crowds to the station.

ओलंपिक पदक विजेता की घर वापसी पर स्टेशन पर भीड़ जमा हो गई।

  • Radhika's father prepared a feast for her homecoming.

राधिका के पिता ने उसकी घर वापसी के लिए दावत तैयार की।

  • The homecoming of the pilgrims was marked by a prayer meeting.

तीर्थयात्रियों की घर वापसी पर एक प्रार्थना सभा हुई।

  • His homecoming was bittersweet, for his house had changed.

उसकी घर वापसी खट्टी-मीठी थी, क्योंकि उसका घर बदल गया था।

  • Diwali is a time for homecoming for many migrant workers.

कई प्रवासी मज़दूरों के लिए दीवाली घर लौटने का समय है।

  • The film ends with the hero's homecoming.

फ़िल्म का अंत नायक की घर वापसी से होता है।

  • The family waited at the door for Arjun's homecoming.

परिवार अर्जुन की घर वापसी के इंतज़ार में द्वार पर खड़ा रहा।

≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage

Usage: a hero's homecoming (a warm welcome for someone returning after success).

प्रयोग में a hero's homecoming (सफलता के बाद लौटने वाले का भव्य स्वागत)।