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get-together

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get-to·​geth·​er | \ ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər How to pronounce get-together (audio) \

Definition of get-together

: meeting especially : an informal social gathering

First Known Use of get-together

1898, in the meaning defined above

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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-together. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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get-together

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get-to·​geth·​er | \ ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər \

Kids Definition of get-together

: an informal social gathering I look forward to our family get-togethers.

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