Meaning & Definition of word "Comeback"

Comeback

/ˈkʌm.bæk/

1. a return to a former position or condition.
- Example: After a tough season, the team made a strong comeback to win the championship.
2. a witty or sharp reply.
- Example: Her comeback to his rude comment left everyone in the room laughing.
3. the act of returning to an activity after a period of absence.
- Example: The artist's latest album marked her long-awaited comeback after a decade away from the music scene.

1. to return to a previous state or condition.
- Example: After the injury, he hopes to come back stronger than ever.

Derived from 'come' + 'back', suggesting a return.

comeback trail:

A path or situation in which someone is making a return to form or success.

strong comeback:

A robust return or recovery, especially in performance.

quick comeback:

A rapid and clever response to a remark or insult.

recuperation:

The act of recovering strength or health.

resilience:

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

retaliation:

The act of returning an attack or injury.

Meaning: A sharp verbal retort.

Example Sentence: That was a sick comeback to his joke!

Meaning: A resurgence in popularity.

Example Sentence: Did you hear? That show is having a major comeback.