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.
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There is also a meet and greet after the monster truck races and competitions.
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recently, Lindsey's pastor told her that her family had been selected for a private meet and greet with some Texas Rangers players.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Guests will also soon be able to find the Kylo Ren character at a meet and greet in Tomorrowland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
A little meet and greet with a pony for the tot, because why not?
—Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recently, Lindsey's pastor told her that her family had been selected for a private meet and greet with some Texas Rangers players.
—Bo Evans, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Guests will also soon be able to find the Kylo Ren character at a meet and greet in Tomorrowland.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
A little meet and greet with a pony for the tot, because why not?
—Maria Yagoda, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meet and greet
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“Meet and greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meet%20and%20greet. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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