Comeback

/ˈkʌmbæk/ · noun

Meaning

A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance..

Definitions by Sense

1. A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity or underperformance.
2. A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
3. (sports) An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
4. Misspelling of come back.

Example Sentences

That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.

According to rumors in the entertainment world on December 6, Girls' Generation will be making a comeback next year with a masculine concept. They have supposedly decided on the title song in their new album and have begun filming the music video on December 6. It appears they have started preparing for a full-scale comeback! It will be the girls' first Korean comeback in a year since "I Got a Boy."

I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.

Newcastle produced a stunning comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw that shocked title hopefuls Arsenal.

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