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

There are concerts and reunions, wedding receptions and expos. —Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

The Phoenix Suns had been entertaining trades for Kevin Durant over the previous few days with a possible reunion with the Golden State Warriors among the considerations. —Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025

While their time together was short, the impact of their reunion had been profound. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025

Lauren and Derek actually got engaged during the season two reunion episode but later parted ways. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

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