drop-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈdräp-ˌin 

1

: a casual visit or brief stop

2

: one who drops in : a casual visitor

drop in

2 of 2

verb

dropped in; dropping in; drops in

intransitive verb

: to pay an unexpected or casual visit

—often used with on

Synonyms

Noun

• caller
• frequenter
• guest
• visitant
• visitor

Verb

• call
• come by
• come over
• drop by
• pop (in)
• run (over)
• run in
• step in
• stop (by or in)
• visit

Examples of drop-in in a Sentence

Noun

we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please

Verb

drop in any time—we're always home

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Nestled within the former historic Paia Train Depot, about one mile up Baldwin Avenue, the studio offers drop-in classes ranging from gentle flow to belly dancing and also hosts teacher trainings, and special events, like cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions. —Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024

Virgin Hotel in New Orleans has vibey drop-in pool. —Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 16 Aug. 2024

Desire Bandz, drop-in center coordinator for the trans outreach nonprofit Maryland Safe Haven, told ABC affiliate WMAR that Lathan had been shot five times and covered in a blanket in the alley. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 8 Aug. 2024

But, compare that to multiple drop-in fees at gyms while traveling, and the time spent to get to said gyms and back. —Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above