1. a person who returns to a place, activity, or situation after being away
2. a student who returns to education after a break
Usage: education
3. in sports, a player who catches and runs back a kicked ball
Usage: sports

Examples

• The college welcomed many returners who had taken time off to work.
• As a returner to the workforce, she needed to update her skills.
• The punt returner ran the ball back for a touchdown.
• Many returners to education find online courses helpful.
• The kickoff returner fielded the ball at the twenty-yard line.
• She was a returner to the company after five years abroad.
• Adult returners often bring valuable life experience to the classroom.