get together

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phrase

Synonyms of get togethernext
1
: to bring together : accumulate
2
: to come together : assemble, meet
often gets together with his friends after work
3
: to reach agreement
were unable to get together on the new contract

get-together

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noun

get-to·​geth·​er ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər How to pronounce get-together (audio)
: meeting
especially : an informal social gathering

Synonyms of get together

Examples of get together in a Sentence

Noun promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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Noun
Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026 Sundae Shoppe Strawberry Crunch Bars Memorial Day get-togethers feel like the perfect time to bring back nostalgic ice cream treats, and ALDI’s version of Strawberry Crunch Bars is worth the buy. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 The pack also comes in red, white, and blue ombré—perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day get-togethers. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026 That could mean exploring activities to meet new people, putting yourself out there for a pleasant small interaction with someone in your community, or establishing a routine get-together to strengthen ties. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for get together

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of get together was in 1898

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“Get together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20together. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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get-together

noun
get-to·​geth·​er
ˈget-tə-ˌget͟h-ər
: meeting sense 2
especially : an informal social gathering

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