Arrivals: meaning, definitions and examples

at the airport

The action or process of arriving.

Examples of usage

• People wait in the arrivals hall for their loved ones.

• She checked the arrivals board to see if his flight was delayed.

general

A person or thing that arrives or has arrived.

comers, newcomers.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
arrivals	Typically refers to events or periods where people or things are coming to a place. This word is often seen in the context of schedules or lists. The arrivals list includes flights from New York, London, and Tokyo. Check the train arrivals timetable to see when your train gets in.
comers	An outdated and less common term referring to people coming to an event or place. It might be seen in more formal or old-fashioned contexts. The event attracted many comers from different parts of the city. The fairgrounds were bustling with comers eager to see the attractions.
newcomers	This word emphasizes people who are new to a place, group, or activity. It often has connotations of being unfamiliar or inexperienced in the new setting. The newcomers at the office were introduced to everyone during the meeting. As newcomers to the neighborhood, they were excited to make new friends.

Examples of usage

• The new arrivals at the shelter were given warm blankets and a meal.

• There were several arrivals at the party that I didn't recognize.

data

The action of processing data or signals.

Examples of usage

• The system is designed to handle a high volume of data arrivals.

• We are currently experiencing delays in data arrivals due to technical issues.