teach-in

noun

ˈtēch-ˌin 

: an extended meeting usually held on a college campus for lectures, debates, and discussions to raise awareness of or express a position on a social or political issue

Examples of teach-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This summer, advocates and former federal workers are working to redefine the message of the country's anniversary by hosting protests, teach-ins, and other events that honor the nation's diversity and complex history. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2026

Salter helped organize a districtwide Black History teach-in and frequently incorporates Black history education into her programming. — Uc Berkeley, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Nelson decided to harness the power of student protests at the time and came up with the idea for a nation-wide teach-in on April 22. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

In a Wednesday presentation to the union’s House of Delegates, which was obtained by the Tribune, CTU officials encouraged members to bring students on field trips to youth teach-ins or to the citywide May Day rally, or host educational civic events at schools. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for teach-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin