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Definition of arrival

arrival

/əˈraɪ.vəl/
ar · riv · al
Plural:arrivals
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• noun

1

The action, process, or fact of reaching a destination or a particular place.

Example

"The passengers waited patiently for the arrival of the evening train."

2

A person or thing that has recently reached a place, or a newly born baby.

Example

"The hotel staff greeted the latest arrivals with warm towels and refreshments."

3

The emergence, introduction, or establishment of a new development, phenomenon, or technology.

Example

"The arrival of high-speed internet transformed how rural communities conduct business."

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• Rhymes for arrival

• Nearby Words

arresting
arrestingly
arriba
arrival
arrivals
arrive
arrivederci

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman arivaile and Old French arival, derived from Vulgar Latin arripare, meaning 'to come to shore' (from Latin ad- 'to' and ripa 'shore' or 'riverbank').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arrival. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arrival
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