meet and greet

noun

Updated on: 15 May 2018

Definition of meet and greet

: 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.

Recent Examples of meet and greet from the Web

Also enjoy character meet and greets, digital activity stations, photo opportunities with Cookie Monster’s new food truck, and more.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "Air show, music fests, free comics top family fun this weekend," 2 May 2018
Novi’s community development staff sketched out a schedule for Adell that began with a meet and greet March 23.

— sharon dargay, Detroit Free Press, "Remake of Novi Expo site would include Carvana store, iFLY indoor skydiving simulator," 30 Apr. 2018
The former First Lady’s proposal included a photo of the Obamas’ meet and greet with Kate and William’s first child, Prince George, at Kensington in 2016—an occasion for which the then 2-year-old prince donned an adorable mini white robe.

— megan mccluskey, Time, "The Obamas Are Already Planning a Pajama Party With the New Royal Baby," 24 Apr. 2018
Earth Day is April 22, and there will be festivals at parks like Yosemite with live music, ranger meet and greets, photo walks and Shakespeare performances.

— talia avakian, Smithsonian, "You Can Get Free Admission to Any National Park This Saturday," 21 Apr. 2018
Coffee in the Neighborhood: Stop by O'Neill Healthcare Lakewood 8-9:30 a.m. April 9 for a meet and greet with Lakewood police officers.

— carol kovach, cleveland.com, "Fairview Park students learn about kindness, compassion: A Place in the Sun," 2 Apr. 2018
Her battle buddy, Elizabeth Stokes, was tasked with the meet and greet.

— matt gallagher, WIRED, "Army of 01101111: The Making of a Cyber Battalion," 27 Mar. 2018
In his meet and greet following the two-hour session — which was led by San Antonio assistant coaches James Borrego and Ime Udoka — the former Spur was introduced to Donavan.

— carter karels, San Antonio Express-News, "Elliott, Spurs offer military appreciation through training camp," 26 Mar. 2018
So when a HUGE Taylor Swift fan gets married in the parking lot before your 1989 show in Philly, what's a girl to do but make their wedding day — if not their LIVES — with a little meet and greet?

— betsy fast, Seventeen, "Taylor Swift Just MADE This Couple's Wedding," 14 June 2015

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