'comeback' originates from the combination of 'come' and 'back', where 'come' meant 'to move toward' and 'back' meant 'to return'.

'comeback' changed from the Old English word 'cuman' (to come) and 'bæc' (back) and eventually became the modern English word 'comeback'.

Initially, it meant 'to return', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a return to a former status' and 'a witty retort'.