WordGarden.ioreunion
A2Pronunciation
UK
- /rˌiːjˈuːniən/
US
- /riˈunjən/
Meanings
Noun
a social gathering of people who meet again after being apart
the act or experience of people coming together again after separation
Proper-noun
the French island and overseas department in the Indian Ocean
Beyond the definition
A reunion is when people come together again after being apart for some time. Think of old friends from high school planning a weekend together, or family members traveling across the country for a holiday. The word often carries a feeling of warmth, memory, and shared history. You might go to a class reunion to talk about old times, or a family reunion to reconnect with relatives. Some are happy and lively, while others feel a little bittersweet, but they all involve people seeing each other again after a long gap.
A reunion refers to the act of coming together again after a period of separation—whether it's with friends, family, former colleagues, or even members of a shared group. It's more than just a meeting; it implies a sense of history and emotional connection between those involved.
The word itself hints at this "re-" aspect—re- meaning again, and union meaning joining together. A high school reunion isn't simply a party with people you used to know; it's a chance to revisit shared experiences and see how everyone has changed. Family reunions often involve storytelling, sharing photos, and reaffirming bonds across generations.
The word is most often used for people, but it can also describe groups coming together again in a broader sense. A band that performs together again after years apart may go on a reunion tour. Former teammates, soldiers, or coworkers may also have a reunion to remember what they shared. Sometimes these events are planned far in advance and filled with excitement. Other times, the moment happens by chance, like running into an old friend on the street, though that is usually described more simply as meeting again.
Regardless of the context, a reunion always signifies a coming together—a rekindling of relationships and a celebration of shared history. It's about remembering where you came from and appreciating those who were part of your journey.
Examples
- 1
Family event
We had a family reunion at my aunt's farm over the weekend.
- 2
School event
She's flying back to Chicago for her high school reunion next month.
- 3
Personal reunion
After ten years apart, her reunion with her sister was emotional.
- Patternreunion with + person
meeting that person again after being apart for a long time
- 4
Film scene
The film ends with a tearful reunion at the train station.
More examplesFewer examples
- 5
Music tour
Fans went wild when the band announced a reunion tour.
- Phrasereunion tour
a series of concerts after a group starts performing together again
See also
Similar
- gathering
- get-together
Shades of meaning
Contrast
Used with (collocations)
- family reunion
- class reunion
- reunion dinner
- attend a reunion
Word family
Explore
- alumni event
- social event
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- reunionnoun
Forms
- reunionspluralnoun