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

Enhanced experiences, such as meet and greets with band members James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Rob Trujillo and Lars Ulrich, seating in the Snake Pit area close to the stage and more are available online. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

But the real action was in line for the Breen meet and greet, which snaked across the lobby of the Regal’s mezzanine level after the second screening. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

The annual preseason fundraiser kicks off the 2026 football season, offering fans the opportunity to meet and greet UCF players, coaches, and executives. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

The event will include giveaways, prizes, barbecue hot dogs, a meet and greet with San Diego Police Department volunteers, photo ops with Skateboard Hall of Famers and officers, patrol cars, a four-person relay race and a fastest lap contest. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for meet and greet

• bittersweet
• incomplete
• indiscreet
• marguerite
• obsolete
• overeat
• overheat
• parakeet
• stillingfleet
• superheat
• amit
• athlete