come
back
Plural
comebacks
1
a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence
- Her comeback to the rude remark left everyone in the room laughing.
- He made a clever comeback when they questioned his decision.
- She had the perfect comeback ready for any criticism.
- His sarcastic comeback caught everyone off guard.
- After a long pause, he finally gave a biting comeback that silenced his critics.
2
a return by a renowned person to their former popular or successful state
- After years away from music, the singer made a spectacular comeback with a new album that topped the charts.
- The athlete's remarkable comeback after a serious injury inspired fans around the world.
- The company staged a successful comeback by introducing innovative products that captured market interest.
- The actor's comeback performance in the latest movie received critical acclaim and renewed public admiration.
- The politician's unexpected comeback in the election surprised many observers and reshaped the political landscape.
3
a new release or return to the music scene after a break, especially in pop and K-pop
- She hasn't dropped music in years; this comeback is huge.
- Fans are hyped for the group's comeback.
- That comeback broke streaming records overnight.
- His latest comeback shows a whole new style.
- The teaser confirmed their summer comeback.