noun
- a return to a former successful state after a period of decline or failure
- a quick clever reply, especially to criticism or an insult
Usage: informal
Examples
- The team made one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.
- After years of poor sales, the company staged an impressive comeback.
- Her political comeback surprised many voters.
- He’s known for his witty comebacks during debates.
- She couldn’t think of a good comeback to his joke.
- The actor’s comeback film earned critical acclaim.
- That was a brilliant comeback to her criticism.