speed dating
noun
: an event at which each participant converses individually with all the prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired
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Similar to speed dating, the speed friending small talk events are run by people who promote and host the functions at local bars.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2024
The other side: Sally Medina was new to speed dating.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Sarah, Claire, Keely, Cayla and Chelsea joined Farmer Joe on the farm after the speed dating round.
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Recent singles events on Eventbrite include board game speed dating, tantra speed dating, outdoor strolls for singles and singles karaoke.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2024
The other side: Sally Medina was new to speed dating.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Sarah, Claire, Keely, Cayla and Chelsea joined Farmer Joe on the farm after the speed dating round.
—Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 20 May 2024
Recent singles events on Eventbrite include board game speed dating, tantra speed dating, outdoor strolls for singles and singles karaoke.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for speed dating
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“Speed dating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speed%20dating. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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