Translate comeback | into French | into German | into Spanish Definition of comeback
noun
1a return by a well-known person, especially an entertainer or sports player, to the activity in which they have formerly been successful:the heavyweight champion is set to make his comeback [as modifier]:his career died after a couple of comeback attempts a return to fashion of an item, activity, or style:stirrup pants have made a comeback
2 informal a quick reply to a critical remark. the opportunity to seek redress:there’s no comeback if he messes up your case
