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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The Giants legend is partnering with the cell phone company to promote the fan fest, which will see NFL legends hosting meet and greets with fans. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 After each game, three Carolina players hold a meet and greet with season-ticket members, charity guests and dignitaries. Michael Russo, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Each screening will include a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 18 Dec. 2024 In addition to the exclusive Q&A, White Claw also surprised the lucky fans from the line with a meet and greet and photo op with De La Ghetto. Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 18 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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