meet and greet

noun

: a reception at which a public figure (such as a politician or rock star) socializes with press members and other guests

The candidate held a meet and greet with voters.

The pop singer took time for a meet and greet with fans.

Examples of meet and greet in a Sentence

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There’s also plenty for kids to see and do, including a meet and greet with Santa Claus himself. —

Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 However, Monday’s outing was a blur of activity that began with a meet and greet with supporters, many waving Australian flags. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 The Orlando competition also features a post-event meet and greet to mingle with drivers (separate ticket required). —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2024 Lulus D’Amelio launch Lulus Melrose hosted an in-store meet and greet with Dixie and Charli D’Amelio on Saturday in celebration of the new D’Amelio Footwear capsule. —

Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of meet and greet was in 1960

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“Meet and greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meet%20and%20greet. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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