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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Are other people at these get-togethers or in these professional situations not seeing this? R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 The Blasts are topped with extra candy for a sweet crunch, making this cool dessert the perfect sweet-tooth finish to a long week, a busy school day, a fun get-together with friends, or just because. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 The on-site fitness center includes state-of-the-art equipment, while the saltwater pool and spa boasts nearby lounge seating and the outdoor barbecue has enough seating for get-togethers. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden – and they're not tied to one region. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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 4 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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