arrival
gb/ɚˈaɪvəl/ us/ɚˈaɪvəl/
A2
English
~ 2300
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
event
1
coming to a place
When someone or something comes to a place after traveling.
Usage pattern:
the arrival of [someone/something] at [a place]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'arrival' (noun) with 'arrive' (verb). For example, saying 'I arrival at 5 p.m.' instead of 'I arrive at 5 p.m.'
Synonyms
coming (A more general and slightly less formal word for moving toward and reaching a place.)
Antonyms
departure (Refers to leaving a place, the opposite of arriving.)
Collocations
arrival time
|arrival hall
|arrival gate
|late arrival
|arrival date
Themes
travel
|daily life
|transportation
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her arrival at the airport was delayed by two hours.
- We were excited about the arrival of our friends from overseas.
- The train's arrival was announced over the loudspeaker.
- Snow greeted us upon our arrival in the mountains.
- He waited at the station for her arrival.
Learner examples
- My arrival at the hotel was late.
- We wait for the bus arrival.
- The arrival of the teacher made the students quiet.
- I was happy at my friend's arrival.
- The train arrival is at 10 a.m.
Noun
A2
quantity
2
time of reaching a place
The exact time when someone or something comes to a place.
Usage pattern:
[someone's/something's] arrival at [time]
Common mistake:
Learners may omit 'time' and just say 'Our arrival is 8 p.m.', which can sound slightly incomplete in some contexts; 'Our arrival time is 8 p.m.' is clearer.
Synonyms
appearance (Can mean the act or time of coming into view, but is more general and can apply to visual presence rather than physical travel.)
Antonyms
departure time (Refers to the time of leaving, opposite to time of arrival.)
Collocations
scheduled arrival
|expected arrival
|arrival time
|arrival date
Themes
travel
|daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Our expected arrival is 8 p.m.
- The plane's arrival time has been changed.
- We waited for his arrival at noon.
- Arrival is scheduled for 14:30 local time.
Learner examples
- The bus arrival is at 5 p.m.
- Our arrival will be in the evening.
- Arrival is at 10 o'clock.
- Please tell me your arrival time.
Noun
B1
entity
3
newcomer or new thing
A person or thing that has just come to a place or started to exist.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is a new arrival
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the event sense (#1) and use it incorrectly, e.g., 'The arrival is friendly' instead of 'The new arrival is friendly.'
Synonyms
newcomer (More common for people in social or community contexts; 'arrival' can be used more broadly.)
Antonyms
old-timer (Informal term for someone who has been in a place for a long time, opposite of newcomer.)
Collocations
new arrival
|recent arrival
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We welcomed the new arrivals to our office.
- The latest arrival in the smartphone market is already popular.
- She was a recent arrival in the city and didn’t know many people.
Learner examples
- He is a new arrival in our class.
- This phone is the latest arrival in the shop.
- We have many new arrivals this week.
Grammar
Expressions
arrival time
1/ɚˈaɪvəl tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
time when you arrive somewhere
The planned or real time you get to a place.
Examples
- Please check your ticket for the arrival time.
- Our arrival time will depend on traffic.
new arrival
1/njˈu ɚˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
person or thing that just arrived
A person or thing that has just come to a place or started to exist there.
Examples
- We have several new arrivals in the neighborhood this month.
- The store displays its new arrivals near the entrance.
on arrival
1/ˈɔn ɚˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
immediately after arriving somewhere
Right after you get to a place.
Examples
- You will receive your room key on arrival.
- On arrival, please report to reception.