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

Mat pilates is the budget alternative, running roughly $20 to $35 per drop-in and widely available at commercial gyms. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

What makes drop-in classes worth it over a solo gym workout? — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

The company says its drop-in components are designed to match original form, fit, and function, allowing military systems to continue operating without redesigns while reducing cost and lead times for legacy part replacement. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

Another focus has been creating drop-in solutions, for both Harnest’s own manufacturing lines and its customers’. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 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