reunion

noun

re·​union (ˌ)rē-ˈyün-yən How to pronounce reunion (audio)
Synonyms of reunionnext
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.
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In addition to hosting Togar’s jam sessions and reunions, KETOK Studio introduces the breadth of the artist’s aural philosophy, emphasizing the idea of sound as substance—tangible, sculptural, and social—which was evident in the myriad physical instruments that were available for use in the studio. Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026 Now the Canes are in the semifinals against the winner of Thursday’s game between favored Georgia and Ole Miss, in a possible reunion between Miami quarterback Carson Beck and his former Bulldogs. Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026 Some asked to stay in his Hong Kong apartment for free, while others wanted dinners and reunions during future visits. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025 While attending the Season 2 premiere earlier this month, the Golden Globe nominee discussed his onscreen reunion with The White Lotus star Jon Gries, who plays New California Republic soldier Biff in the Fallout episode ‘The Profligate’, now available to stream on Prime Video. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reunion

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reunion was in 1576

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“Reunion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reunion. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

reunion

noun
re·​union (ˈ)rē-ˈyün-yən How to pronounce reunion (audio)
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 How to pronounce Réunion (audio)
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

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