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

Recent Examples on the Web General admission tickets include entrance at 1 p.m., souvenir glass, 20 samples of beer, festival area access. VIP admission includes entrance at noon, souvenir glass, 20 samples of beer, meet and greet with brewers, catered food, access to the beer garden, and priority seating for concerts. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024 While Overpeck was working security following Brown’s concert on July 20, the singer and his entourage began to brutally and severely beat four fans who were attending a VIP meet and greet, according to Overpeck’s lawsuit. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2024 The meet and greet and celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at WINC, W349S1480 Waterville Road in the town of Ottawa. Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 This package also includes live music and a meet and greet with Olympians. Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet 

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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 5 Nov. 2024.

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