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Definition of sendoff

sendoff

/ˈsɛnd.ɔːf/
(UK: send-off)
send · off
Plural:sendoffs
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sendoff Lexical Profile

sendoff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A gathering or demonstration of goodwill and best wishes for a person who is leaving, retiring, or beginning a new venture, or a tribute to someone who has died.

Example

"The entire department organized a warm sendoff for the retiring principal."

2

An initial start, launch, or boost given to a project, product, or career.

Example

"Favorable reviews from critics gave the new play an enthusiastic sendoff."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The noun is written as a single word ('sendoff') or hyphenated ('send-off'), whereas the phrasal verb is always written as two separate words ('send off').

• Nearby Words

sendable
sendai
sender
sendoff
sendup
seneca
senecio

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