/ˈhoʊmkʌmɪŋ/ n. uncount. Homecoming is a day or weeked each year when former students of a particular school. college, or university go back to it to meet each other again and go to parties and sports events. What kind of dresses do you wear to homecoming? Traditionally, girls wear short dresses to homecoming because the long dresses are reserved for prom. The most important thing to remember, if you’re a girl, is know your body type. Not everybody looks good in the same dresses, so look for dresses that fit your body and that you are comfortable wearing.