reunion

noun

re·​union (ˌ)rē-ˈyün-yən 

1

: an act of reuniting : the state of being reunited

2

: a reuniting of persons after separation

Examples of reunion in a Sentence

an emotional reunion between mother and son

He dreamed of a reunion with his son.

Recent Examples on the Web

Torrey Craig The Bucks have long been on the hunt for three-and-D wings, and a reunion with Torrey Craig could fill that need. Craig, who played briefly for Milwaukee during the 2020-21 season, has added a consistent three-point shot to his defensive toolkit. —Brian Sampson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024

At the same time, Oasis will be on their reunion tour–Britpop is also, of course, intrinsically linked with football culture–so prepare to see fans rocking three-stripe trainers (and parkas, and mod cuts…). —Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

Ironically, this is what allows a reunion with his brother, who hunts him down as the Front Man. —Kayti Burt, TIME, 24 Dec. 2024

The duo's get together followed Graham's recent reunion with Kelly Bishop, 80, who played her onscreen old-money mother Emily Gilmore. —Staff Author, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reunion

• class reunion
• family reunion
• high school reunion

Kids Definition

reunion

noun

re·​union (ˈ)rē-ˈyün-yən 

1

: the act of reuniting : the state of being reunited

2

: a reuniting of persons after separation

a class reunion

Geographical Definition

Réunion

geographical name

Ré·​union rē-ˈyü-nyən 

ˌrā-ᵫ-ˈnyōⁿ

island of the western Mascarene Islands in the western Indian Ocean; an overseas department of France; capital Saint-Denis area 970 square miles (2522 square kilometers), population 834,000