homecoming

noun

1. The act or event of returning home.

   “His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before.”

2. (Canada, US, also, attributive)In high schools and colleges, a tradition centered around a football game, a parade and the coronation of a Homecoming Queen.

   “Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee.”

   “homecoming ball”

   “homecoming game”

   “homecoming party”

   “homecoming rave”

3. (Canada, US, abbreviation, also, alt-of, attributive, ellipsis)In high schools and colleges, a tradition centered around a football game, a parade and the coronation of a Homecoming Queen.