1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor
dropped in; dropping in; drops in
: to pay an unexpected or casual visit
—often used with on
Synonyms
Examples of drop-in in a Sentence
Verb
drop in any time—we're always home
Recent Examples on the Web
Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
Pocket-wise, the jacket has several: A vertical chest pocket, two hand pockets, and an internal drop-in pocket for smaller items like gum or lip balm.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Although harder to find and more expensive, HVO offers a real drop-in alternative that immediately reduces CO2 emissions.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
These leggings offer two drop-in cargo pockets and a zippered vertical pocket.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix is a Joke Fest is transforming the Hollywood Palladium grounds into an epicenter of outdoor fun with live stand-up, surprise drop-ins from the biggest names in comedy, games, food and merch.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This is a free drop-in event, and stitching help is available.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
But there was no word of a presidential drop-in at the Harris-Gantz meeting, as some observers had speculated Mr. Biden might engineer as a way to highlight his growing frustration with Mr. Netanyahu’s conduct of the war.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
Chess Fest Free, drop-in recreational chess matches for all ages and skill levels are set for the second Sunday of each month, 2-5 p.m., at Stocklmeir School on Dunholme Way.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
Pocket-wise, the jacket has several: A vertical chest pocket, two hand pockets, and an internal drop-in pocket for smaller items like gum or lip balm.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Although harder to find and more expensive, HVO offers a real drop-in alternative that immediately reduces CO2 emissions.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
These leggings offer two drop-in cargo pockets and a zippered vertical pocket.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
This year, Outside Joke: The Hub of Netflix is a Joke Fest is transforming the Hollywood Palladium grounds into an epicenter of outdoor fun with live stand-up, surprise drop-ins from the biggest names in comedy, games, food and merch.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This is a free drop-in event, and stitching help is available.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
But there was no word of a presidential drop-in at the Harris-Gantz meeting, as some observers had speculated Mr. Biden might engineer as a way to highlight his growing frustration with Mr. Netanyahu’s conduct of the war.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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