reunion (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /riˈjuːnjən/
Definition
A meeting of people who have been separated for a period of time, especially a formal gathering of members of a family, a group of friends, or former workmates.
Examples
The annual family reunion is always held on the first weekend of August.
She was looking forward to the school reunion to see how everyone had changed.
The band's reunion tour was a massive success, selling out stadiums worldwide.
How to Use reunion
- reunion of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the people or things involved in the reunion. — "The reunion of the old friends was filled with laughter and reminiscing."
- family reunion (collocation)
- A gathering of family members. — "We're planning a big family reunion for my grandparents' 50th anniversary."
- school reunion (collocation)
- A gathering of former students from a school. — "I wasn't sure if I'd recognize anyone at the high school reunion."
- reunion tour (collocation)
- A series of concerts or performances by a band or artist who has previously disbanded or retired. — "The rock band announced a surprise reunion tour after a decade apart."
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