family reunion
Americannoun
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a gathering of relatives, especially after an interval of separation.
We're all headed to Wisconsin this summer for a family reunion of the Taylor cousins.
Etymology
Origin of family reunion
First recorded in 1760–70 family reunion for def. 1, 1950–55 family reunion for def. 2
Example Sentences
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The atmosphere resembled a strange family reunion: Dozens of people were reacquainted after spending nearly six weeks together during the 2023 trial, eating in the same handful of restaurants, staying in the same hotels and jostling each day for the best courtroom seats.
That blend of familiarity and discovery created an atmosphere that felt like a celebration and a family reunion on Saturday night.
From Los Angeles Times
“My family’s going to Maui for a family reunion. I leave next Friday after lunch. Don’t get back until late Sunday night.”
From Literature
It’s a great weekend for the NBA … it’s like a family reunion.
From Los Angeles Times
Her cousins had planned to fly over from Colombia for a family reunion, with costly medications for an elderly relative with Parkinson’s disease.
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