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 soon to be mother of four has been busy promoting her sophomore album, announcing a tour and hosting a string of meet and greets across the country. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025 Nostalgic fans from around the world can attend events like screenings, meet and greets and dinners alongside some of the original cast members and crew from the legendary NBC cop drama that ran from 1984 to 1989. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025 Coffee, mingling, and a meet and greet with the founder Desiree Verdejo were the perfect way to spend my morning. Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 The Priority Pass Private experience begins with a personal meet and greet at the airport before travelers are escorted through the check-in process and any required immigration and security checks. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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