Definition of Melba in English:

noun

• Return from retirement, or make several farewell appearances.

  Example sentences

  • ‘Perhaps some of these words and expressions will do a Melba one day.’
  • ‘I realised I'd have to make an overt confession and say I was doing a Melba - I'm not going to make another announcement, you can count on that.’
  • ‘I'm doing a Melba and will be back in the water on Monday.’