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

But the year-end whirlwind of family get-togethers and celebrations can make things worse for those who are struggling. —Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 12 Nov. 2024

These gatherings—often over pizza, drinks, and rooftop get-togethers—bring members together in a relaxed setting where complex ideas become approachable. —Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

In her viral clip that has amassed more than 8 million views, Madison's mom Robbi Messer, 66, is the focus of the short, yet emotional video of a girls' night get-together where the conversation turned to choosing the right person to marry. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

So celebrate with a get-together around the time that Gemini season begins on the 20th. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 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