arrival

noun

UK /əˈraɪvəl/

US /əˈraɪvəl/

The act of getting to a place.

We waited at the airport for the arrival of Grandma's plane.

SYNONYMS

coming appearance entrance approach

RELATED WORDS

departure journey destination welcome

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The time when someone or something reaches a place.

Please check the arrival time on your ticket.

3. A person or thing that has just come to a place.

The new arrival at the zoo is a baby elephant.

4. The act of something beginning or appearing.

The arrival of spring brings warmer weather.