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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Socal Fire Fund Sweepstakes, Auction Full Of Celebrity Experiences Celebrities and studios have donated a number of big-ticket items—including meet and greets with A-list stars—to a sweepstakes and auction set to benefit the SoCal Fire Fund. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 There is also a meet and greet after the monster truck races and competitions. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 The meet and greet is set for 5-6 p.m. at the district offices, located at 17421 Farley Road West in Los Gatos. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025 Mount Dora’s new urban forester will also be in attendance for a meet and greet and tips on tree care. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Feb. 2025.

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