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

Recent Examples on the Web These days, sharing rice cakes is considered a simple and courteous way to meet and greet your new neighbors. —

Regina Kim, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 The Minnesota first lady, who is an educator, will start the day in Phoenix with a meet and greet with members of the Arizona Education Association. —

Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 Savannah Guthrie granted her kids a day full of celebrity meet and greets on the Today set this week. —

Emma Aerin Becker, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 In addition to the exclusive Q&A, Galantis surprised a select group of superfans with a meet and greet. —

Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet

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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 15 Oct. 2024.

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