send-off

noun

: a demonstration of goodwill and enthusiasm for the beginning of a new venture (such as a trip)

Examples of send-off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web He’s killed off in a senseless way—some could even say his send-off was screwed up and random and mean. TIME, 14 Mar. 2024 Hayes will manage the team in a pair of friendlies against South Korea in early June before settling on the Olympic roster ahead of two send-off games in July. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2024 Even some brands got in on the Oscars send-off music joke. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 There are no stadiums big enough for a tour like that. AJ: What a great, almost like send-off moment that would be for everyone’s career. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2024 The Reds can win four trophies this season to give Klopp a perfect send-off, with the Carabao Cup, Europa League, FA Cup and Premier League all very much within Liverpool’s grasp. Matias Grez, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024 Another wants to give its long-time manager the perfect send-off. Steve Douglas, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024 Less than two weeks ago, the Warriors hosted a send-off party for the NFC champion 49ers during a Warriors win over the 76ers. Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024 Jürgen Klopp farewell Alexander-Arnold also spoke about how Liverpool was keen to give its outgoing manager a victorious send-off. Zayn Nabbi, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of send-off was in 1872

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“Send-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/send-off. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

send-off

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

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