speed dating

noun

: an event at which each participant converses individually with all the prospective partners for a few minutes in order to select those with whom dates are desired

Examples of speed dating in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some less conventional events include speed dating for audiobook fans and Silent Book Club sessions, where attendees listen together, followed by an optional discussion. —New Atlas, 6 May 2026

In the weeks to come, Audible Story House will host a variety of group events, including author panels, craft nights and speed dating for audiobook lovers. —Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026

Attendees could also check out who else was single in the audience using the Next Fun Thing’s dating app, which facilitates meeting people IRL at the event company’s activities, from speed dating to kickball. —Brittany Levine Beckman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Betsy McCaughey, Ryan Fazio and Erin Stewart each had five minutes to impress during a format that was closer to speed dating than a debate. —Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speed dating

• abating
• awaiting
• berating
• castrating
• chelating
• collating
• conflating
• creating
• debating
• deflating
• derating
• dictating