plural noun
The acts of reaching a place, or the times when people or vehicles get there.
The morning arrivals were delayed by heavy rain.
Check the screen for today's arrivals.
American English
How to pronounce arrivals
nounB1Common word
uhRAIvlz
/əˈɹaɪ.vl̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of arrival
The acts of reaching a place, or the times when people or vehicles get there.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
People or things that have just come to a place, group, or situation.
The new arrivals received warm blankets.
The latest arrivals joined the team yesterday.
plural noun
Beginnings or appearances of new things, periods, or developments.
The separate arrivals of spring and autumn bring different colors to the valley.
The repeated arrivals of new technology have changed how we work.
plural noun: airport area
The part of an airport where arriving passengers come out and people meet them.
We waited for her outside arrivals.
The signs for arrivals are easy to follow.
Useful expressions
when someone reaches a place
Please call me on arrival.
a person or thing that has just arrived
The hospital announced the new arrival.
the time when someone or something is expected to arrive
What is the bus's arrival time?