English Explanatory Dictionary

sendoff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A demonstration of affection and well-wishing to someone leaving a place or group to begin a new undertaking; a farewell.
  2. A party for an colleague who is leaving; a farewell party.
  3. A memorial service or funeral.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-sendoff.wav

Word forms

sendoff sendoffs send-off

Etymology

Deverbal from send off.

Related words

send off
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