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

Adjustable levelers add stability, and the breadboard extensions hold drop-in leaves that are especially helpful for your larger gatherings. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026

Beneath the minimalist upper comes a full-length React drop-in midsole with Air Zoom units at the forefoot and heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

There will be live owl demonstrations, a garden tour and open house, arts and crafts, drop-in educational activities like owl pellet dissection and a bird scavenger hunt, and plenty of other hands-on and family-friendly fun, Audubon said. — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 1 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

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