(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, you can refer to their ~.
...the day after his ~ in England...
He was dead on ~ at the nearby hospital.
...the airport ~s hall.
? departure
N-VAR: oft with poss, on N
2.
When someone starts a new job, you can refer to their ~ in that job.
...the power vacuum created by the ~ of a new president...
? departure
N-VAR: oft with poss
3.
When something is brought to you or becomes available, you can refer to its ~.
I was flicking idly through a newspaper while awaiting the ~ of orange juice and coffee...
N-SING: usu with poss
4.
When a particular time comes or a particular event happens, you can refer to its ~.
He celebrated the ~ of the New Year with a party for his friends.
= coming
N-SING: usu N of n
5.
You can refer to someone who has just arrived at a place as a new ~.
A high proportion of the new ~s are skilled professionals...
= newcomer
N-COUNT: usu adj N