in person

phrase

: in one's bodily presence

The movie star appeared in person.

Examples of in person in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the clearest reasons people value being together in person is that some kinds of work are simply easier when teams can gather, problem-solve and make decisions in real time. — Brendan Castle, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Students met in person several times over the last few weeks to draft the letter. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Customers will be able to join the live and buy the book there or in person. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Members of Crank’s staff invited and met with Giuffre’s family in their district office, though the congressman was in Washington and did not meet them in person, according to correspondence. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in person

• chairperson
• layperson
• salesperson
• businessperson
• worsen