comeback

noun

1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.

   “That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.”

   “According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have supposedly decided on the title song in their new album and have begun filming the music video on December 6. It appears they have started preparing for a full-scale comeback! It will be the girls' first Korean comeback in a year since "I Got a Boy."”

2. A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

   “I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.”

3. An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

   “Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.”

verb

1. (alt-of, misspelling)Misspelling of come back.