farewell Definition
- 1an expression of good wishes at parting
- 2the act of leaving or parting
- 3a leave-taking or departure
Using farewell: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "farewell" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He bid us a fond farewell before leaving for the airport.
Example
The farewell party was a great success.
Example
She gave her farewell performance last night.
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The team's farewell tour will take them to several cities across the country.
farewell Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for farewell
- adios
- goodbye
- au revoir
- parting
- leave-taking
Phrases with farewell
say farewell
to say goodbye to someone
Example
I had to say farewell to my best friend when she moved to another country.
farewell address
a speech given by a person who is leaving an important job or position
Example
The president delivered his farewell address to the nation on his last day in office.
farewell tour
a series of performances or events given by a person or group before they retire or disband
Example
The band is going on a farewell tour before they break up for good.
Origins of farewell
from Middle English 'fare wel', meaning 'go well'
Summary: farewell in Brief
The term 'farewell' [ˌfeəˈwel] refers to an expression of good wishes at parting, the act of leaving or parting, or a leave-taking or departure. It is often used in phrases like 'say farewell,' and 'farewell tour,' which denotes a series of performances or events given by a person or group before they retire or disband.
