Farewell

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Farewell

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

exclamation, noun, and adjective

Pronunciation

fair-WELL  /fɛːˈwɛl/

Definition

As an exclamation: used to express good wishes when parting from someone; goodbye. As a noun: an act of departure or the words used at parting. As an adjective: relating to a final occasion or parting.

Plain meaning

Goodbye — and the whole experience of parting, including the words, gestures, and emotions that go with it.

Register

Formal to literary. More elevated than goodbye or bye. Used for significant, final, or ceremonially marked departures.