[Vocabulary] homecoming

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maiabulela

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Dear all,

What is the meaning of "homecoming"?

Context: "A make up and hair stylist wants to do a certain look for "homecoming". She adds
"I WANTED TO DO A WHOLE HOMECOMING THING, 'CAUSE HOMECOMING'S BIG. YOU KNOW? IT'S, LIKE, THE SECOND-BIGGEST THING TO THE PROM"

Couldn't get that at all, and it's the first time to here about it!

Thanks a lot.

 

Barb_D

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In the US, there is usually one major (American) football game at the high schools that is designated as "homecoming." Often alumni come back for this game. There is usually a homecoming dance associated with it, and a homecoming king and queen, as well as the homecoming queen's court.

The short answer is: A major social event for high school students.
 
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