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
When a child does not want to attend a family get-together, probe gently to elicit the reasons why, and problem-solve to create viable solutions. Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 Aside from the ability to make tasty drinks in bulk, punch bowls have become fixtures of parties, corporate get-togethers, and even weddings. Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 The get-togethers are full of laughter and food, and one year, a gust of wind sent the patio fire pit embers onto an outdoor couch, setting it ablaze. Josh Peter, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025 Santa Claus has made his list and checked it twice, while some Sacramento residents review their gift and grocery lists for holiday get-togethers. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 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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