B1nounformalrelationshipswork
US/ˌferˈwel/
UK/ˌfeəˈwel/
the act of saying goodbye, especially before a long separation
In context
The staff gave a farewell party for Linda on her last day.
He made a short farewell speech and thanked everyone for their support.
They said a tearful farewell at the airport before her flight.
Words that go with farewell
verb + noun
- say farewellIt was hard to say farewell to my colleagues.
- bid farewellThe mayor bid farewell to the city after twelve years.
noun + noun
- farewell partyWe are planning a farewell party for Friday.
- farewell speechHer farewell speech made several people cry.
adjective + noun
- tearful farewellThe twins exchanged a tearful farewell.
noun + preposition
- farewell toThis game is a farewell to the old stadium.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I said farewell with my teammates before leaving.Correct: I said farewell to my teammates before leaving.