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
Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Yearsley believes that Terra’s high-yield process, its ability to serve as a drop-in solution for existing supply chains, and wide feedstock accessibility make its low-carbon cement particularly attractive.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The kit replaces your controller’s existing PCB with a drop-in board that has Hall effects joysticks and a USB-C-rechargeable 300mAh battery attached.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Sep. 2024
Nestled within the former historic Paia Train Depot, about one mile up Baldwin Avenue, the studio offers drop-in classes ranging from gentle flow to belly dancing and also hosts teacher trainings, and special events, like cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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Noun
According to Robert Lea of Space.com, mini-moons coming and going are relatively common, with several drop-ins occurring every decade.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Yearsley believes that Terra’s high-yield process, its ability to serve as a drop-in solution for existing supply chains, and wide feedstock accessibility make its low-carbon cement particularly attractive.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The kit replaces your controller’s existing PCB with a drop-in board that has Hall effects joysticks and a USB-C-rechargeable 300mAh battery attached.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 14 Sep. 2024
Nestled within the former historic Paia Train Depot, about one mile up Baldwin Avenue, the studio offers drop-in classes ranging from gentle flow to belly dancing and also hosts teacher trainings, and special events, like cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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