arrival
/əˈɹaɪ.vl̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: arrivals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
Noun
Examples
The early arrival of the bride created a stir.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The fact of reaching a particular point in time.
Noun
Examples
He celebrated the arrival of payday with a shopping spree.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “arrival” mean?
The act of arriving (reaching a certain place).
Is “arrival” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.