get-together

noun

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

Examples of get-together in a Sentence

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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Between all the football-watching get-togethers, holiday parties, and more, fall always brings a wealth of hosting opportunities that can quickly turn into one big mess without the right tools nearby. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community. Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025 Smoking your cocktails will give you the wow factor that ensures every get-together will be memorable. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 At this price, buy it by the case for fall family get-togethers; you won’t be disappointed. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get-together

Word History

First Known Use

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-together. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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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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