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
Consider reaching out to a neighbor or colleague and suggesting a get-together — something fun for everyone. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026 Potatoes and onions are the side salad that every Southerner expects to see at the family get-together. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 The FutureNarrative Fund was officially unveiled at a co-production get-together attended by around 50 film and cultural professionals from Germany and Israel, including representatives from major public funders, broadcasters, production companies and studios. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026 Grove Lodge, a 7,000-square-foot, two-story lodge with six guest rooms, stone fireplaces, and an expansive Great Room, is the perfect option for a family get-together. Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 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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