comeback

noun

1. 1

   A return (e.g. to popularity, success, etc.) after an extended period of obscurity.

   “That fad went out with the eighties, but I think it's making a comeback.”

2. 2

   A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.

   “I wish I had thought of a quick comeback for his comment.”

3. 3

   An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.