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 of drop-in

Noun

• visitor
• guest

Verb

• visit
• drop by
• run (over)
• stop (by or in)
• run in

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

But expecting new technologies to be drop-in ready and price-competitive from the get-go is unrealistic, said Priyana Khanna, innovation director of scaling at the innovation platform Fashion for Good. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

The combination of drop-in compatibility, secure Mode 5 identification, and upgradeable software gives the system a longer runway for future modernization. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Lojo figured that a drop-in facility, where people could sleep in a chair for the night, with access to a hot meal and a shower, would be perfect for him. — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Crunchy, smoky, and a little addictive, this Chex mix appetizer is perfect for casual drop-ins and holiday parties alike. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drop-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin