1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor
dropped in; dropping in; drops in
: to pay an unexpected or casual visit
—often used with on
Synonyms
Examples of drop-in in a Sentence
Noun
we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please
Verb
drop in any time—we're always home
Recent Examples on the Web
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Plans for July 1 include regular morning programming, followed by a special drop-in reception from 2-5 p.m. for loyal listeners and community leaders.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 17 June 2024
Entry price: $3,250 a year for all access — drop-in classes are $35.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
The initiative also funds a drop-in center, where the youth homeless can drop-in to receive crisis counseling and peer support, or a free meal and a hot shower.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2024
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Noun
This high waisted skort has drop-in pockets on the shorts liner, and unlike many of its competitors, features silicone grippers on the hem that prevent it from riding up.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Plans for July 1 include regular morning programming, followed by a special drop-in reception from 2-5 p.m. for loyal listeners and community leaders.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 17 June 2024
Entry price: $3,250 a year for all access — drop-in classes are $35.
—Luis Campuzano, WWD, 15 June 2024
The initiative also funds a drop-in center, where the youth homeless can drop-in to receive crisis counseling and peer support, or a free meal and a hot shower.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2024
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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