send-off
Party before leaving
A send-off is a gathering or gesture marking someone's departure—a farewell party, a wave from the dock, applause as someone leaves the stage: The retiring principal got a warm send-off from the staff.
The tone can be celebratory or somber depending on the occasion.
A good send-off implies fondness and well-wishing.
Departing salutation
- partingAct of leaving another
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- bon voyageTraveler's send-off phrase
- leave-takingAct of saying goodbye
valediction · godspeed · au revoir · sayonara · adios · cheerio · so long · shalom
Gathering for celebration
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- bashForceful striking blow
- galaFestive formal occasion
fete · shindig · banquet · toast · cheers · festivity · merrymaking · revelry
Tribute for the dead
- homageExpression of deep respect
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- honoringRecognizing with respect
recognition · testimonial · appreciation · respect · commendation · dedication · ovation · kudos
Aviation passenger facility
- boardingEntering a vehicle
- terminalAt the endpoint
- luggageTraveler's packed containers
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
ticket · emigration · relocation · voyage · journey · embarkation · platform · station
goodbye
Departing salutation
- partingAct of leaving another
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- bon voyageTraveler's send-off phrase
leave-taking · valediction · godspeed · au revoir · sayonara · adios · cheerio · so long · shalom · farewell party
party
Gathering for celebration
gala · fete · shindig · banquet · toast · cheers · festivity · merrymaking · revelry · soiree
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
honoring · recognition · testimonial · appreciation · respect · commendation · dedication · ovation · kudos · speech
airport
Aviation passenger facility
passport · ticket · emigration · relocation · voyage · journey · embarkation · platform · station · gate
- farewellsgoodbye, farewell, bye, adieu, bye-bye
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
- wedding eventswedding, engagement, reception, proposal, rehearsal dinner
- farewell partiesfarewell party, going away party, goodbye party, bon voyage party, retirement party
- finalesfinale, grand finale, final curtain, curtain call, final bow
- send-offsfarewell party, going away party, goodbye party, farewell ceremony, bon voyage party
send-offwelcome
Hospitable greeting offered
homecoming · welcome home · arrival · greeting · reception
send-offwelcome party
Event honoring new arrivals
welcome home · welcome reception · welcome ceremony · reception · receiving line