Other forms: comebacks
A comeback is winning after being far behind. A stunning comeback, stage a comeback, the greatest comeback.
The size of the deficit is what makes it: a comeback needs a position that looked lost. It is used of careers too — a comeback tour, coming out of retirement — and of trends returning to fashion. A comeback is also a quick sharp reply, which is a separate sense and chiefly American. Note make a comeback; and that the verb is come back, two words.
1nouncomebackA win after being far behind.
“Two goals down at half-time, the team made an amazing comeback to win the match.”
2nounreturnA return to a career or to fashion.
“Flared trousers are making a comeback this year.”
comeback is a recovery or return.
Deverbal from come back.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA
Practised in Sports & Fitness