Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
send-off
noun
/ˈsɛnd ɒf/
Definition
A ceremony or occasion held to bid farewell to someone, often when they are leaving for a new job, moving away, or going on a journey.
Examples
- We organized a send-off party for her before she moved to another city.
- The team held a special send-off for their coach who was retiring.
Meaning
A send-off is a way of honoring and showing support to someone who is departing, by gathering friends and family to celebrate and say goodbye.
Synonyms
- farewell
- sendaway
- goodbye party
