meet and greet

noun

: a reception at which a public figure (such as a politician or rock star) socializes with press members and other guests
The candidate held a meet and greet with voters.
The pop singer took time for a meet and greet with fans.

Examples of meet and greet in a Sentence

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The meet and greets allow fans to see their favorite artists more up close on a smaller stage within the convention center. Abigail Lee, Variety, 2 Aug. 2025 According to a press release, Aguilar will donate $1 from each ticket sold and a portion of meet and greets on this tour to The National Day Laborers Organizing Network (NDLON). Griselda Flores, Billboard, 9 July 2025 The meet and greet will be located at Gate 7 at Lynn Family Stadium — near the I Love Tacos location, across from the Rabbit Hole Bar. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 Shopping deals, Easter Bunny meet and greet, and egg hunt. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for meet and greet

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meet and greet was in 1960

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“Meet and greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meet%20and%20greet. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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