comeback

noun
UK: /ˈkʌm.bæk/
US: /ˈkʌm.bæk/

  1. A return to popularity or success.

    1. The band is planning a comeback next year.
    2. After a period of decline, the small town is attempting a major comeback in tourism.

  2. A witty or sharp reply.

    1. She had a quick comeback to his insult.
    2. His comeback was so unexpected and hilarious that everyone burst out laughing.

Synonyms

retort renaissance rejoinder rebound recovery
comeback intransitive-verb

  1. To return to popularity or success after a period of decline.

    1. The singer is trying to comeback.
    2. After injury, the athlete staged an impressive comeback to competitive sports.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "comeback" in English means: A return to popularity or success., A witty or sharp reply..

The phonetic transcription of "comeback" is /ˈkʌm.bæk/ in British English and /ˈkʌm.bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "comeback": retort, renaissance, rejoinder, rebound, recovery.

Example usage of "comeback": "The band is planning a comeback next year.". More examples on the page.