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

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The concierge will also book behind-the-scenes tours of The Art Institute, mixology classes, a private cinema for movie night, a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, an on-property jazz club, Chicago helicopter tour, and a private meet and greet with the penguins at The Shedd Aquarium. Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Cowboys legend Drew Pearson will also visit Miller Lite®House from 5:30-6:45 for an autograph signing and meet and greet. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2025 The East Anaheim Branch Library is hosting a meet and greet with Rapunzel for its summer reading kick-off party beginning at 11 a.m. on June 18, and all kids are invited. Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 12 June 2025 The group is currently in the midst of a meet and greet tour, in cities across Japan, the United States, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for meet and greet

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 18 Jul. 2025.

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