ar·riv·al 
/əˈraɪvəl/ noun
plural ar·riv·als /əˈraɪvəl/ noun 1 : the act of coming to or reaching a place : the act of arriving [noncount] ▪ They were awaiting the arrival of guests. ▪ We checked into the hotel upon (our) arrival. ▪ The flight's estimated time of arrival is 11:30. = The flight's estimated arrival time is 11:30. ▪ When is the mail scheduled for arrival? [count] ▪ They track the number of airport arrivals and departures. 2 [count] : someone or something that has come to a place : someone or something that has arrived
▪ They were late arrivals at the party. ▪ Have you had a look at the bookstore's new arrivals? [=the books that have recently come to the bookstore] ◊The phrase new arrival is often used to refer to a baby that has recently been born.
▪ Everyone gathered at the hospital to see the family's new arrival. 3 [noncount] : the time when something begins or happens
▪ They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day. ▪ the changes that occur with the arrival of spring ▪ the arrival of new technology
▪ They were late arrivals at the party. ▪ Have you had a look at the bookstore's new arrivals? [=the books that have recently come to the bookstore] ◊The phrase new arrival is often used to refer to a baby that has recently been born.
▪ Everyone gathered at the hospital to see the family's new arrival.
▪ They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day. ▪ the changes that occur with the arrival of spring ▪ the arrival of new technology
