get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər 

: meeting

especially : an informal social gathering

Synonyms

• assembly
• congress
• convention
• convocation
• council
• gathering
• huddle
• meeting

Examples of get-together in a Sentence

promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps

was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

Recent Examples on the Web

Another option is restructuring the get-togethers to better accommodate you, which your friends and loved ones should do. —R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024

The parties at Dunder Mifflin have stopped, but The Office still had an unofficial holiday get-together. —Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024

Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Yield: 6 dozen These peppermint mocha cake balls are perfect for holiday parties and family get-togethers since there's no cake slicing required. —Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024

This party pack is the perfect high end snacking gift to bring to any soirée, whether a casual get-together or holiday bash. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er

ˈget-tə-ˌget͟h-ər

: meeting sense 2

especially : an informal social gathering