arrival

noun

ar·​riv·​al ə-ˈrī-vəl 

1

: the act of arriving

2

: the attainment of an end or state

3

: one that has recently arrived

new arrivals

Synonyms

• advent
• appearance
• coming
• incoming

Examples of arrival in a Sentence

They were awaiting the arrival of guests.

When is the mail scheduled for arrival?

They track the number of airport arrivals and departures.

They were late arrivals at the party.

They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day.

the changes that occur with the arrival of spring

the arrival of new technology

Recent Examples on the Web

Similar to his recent excursion to Japan, the 27-year-old’s arrival trip to NASCAR was a trip to a foreign land. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2025

Early show cast members — Robin Duke, Joe Piscopo, Terry Sweeney — were among the evening’s earliest red carpet arrivals. —Kristen Tauer, WWD, 16 Feb. 2025

Right now is a great time to score deep discounts on winter gear and apparel, as brands are trying to clear inventory for new spring arrivals. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025

Of course, that means baby names inspired by chocolate are perfect for a Valentine’s Day arrival. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arivaile, arrival "act of arriving, landing, disembarkation," borrowed from Anglo-French arrivayle, arivail, from ariver, arriver "to arrive entry 1" + -ayle, -ail, in part going back to Latin -ālis -al entry 2, in part a collective suffix going back to Latin -ālia, from neuter plural of -ālis -al entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing arrival

• dead on arrival
• departure/arrival time

Kids Definition

arrival

noun

ar·​riv·​al ə-ˈrī-vəl 

1

: the act of arriving

await the arrival of guests

2

: a person or thing that has arrived

late arrivals at a concert