Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sendoff

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables
send-off
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A demonstration of affection and well-wishing to someone leaving a place or group to begin a new undertaking; a farewell.

noun

A party for an colleague who is leaving; a farewell party.

noun

A memorial service or funeral.

noun

Alternative form of send-off (“type of sports penalty”).

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from send off.

Inflected Forms

sendoffs (plural) send-off (alternative)

Phrases

send off

Frequently Paired Words

send off

Questions

What does sendoff mean?
A demonstration of affection and well-wishing to someone leaving a place or group to begin a new undertaking; a farewell.
Where does sendoff come from?
Deverbal from send off.

How to pronounce sendoff

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