send-off

noun

ˈsend-ˌȯf How to pronounce send-off (audio)
Synonyms of send-offnext
: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)

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World Cup team send-offs are usually a grand event. — Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Tens of thousands of fans gathered at a public square in Oslo to give the squad a roaring send-off. — Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 For Matos, the send-off was a celebration of Madison making it to prom while growing up in Philadelphia. — ABC News, 3 June 2026 These include the proper awarding of corner kicks, analysis to determine whether a player was in an offside position and a review of a second yellow card resulting in the send-off of a player. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for send-off

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of send-off was in 1872

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send-off

noun
ˈsen-ˌdȯf
: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of something new (as a trip)

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