drop-in

1 of 2

noun

1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor

drop in

2 of 2

verb

dropped in; dropping in; drops in

intransitive verb

: to pay an unexpected or casual visit
often used with on

Examples of drop-in in a Sentence

Noun we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please Verb drop in any time—we're always home
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Noun
Carvajal said consumer feedback also inspired its Weber Works accessories line—a series of interchangeable, snap-on, or drop-in accessories that let owners customize their grills. Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 From the initial sub-orbital drop-in that leaves deep craters in the ground, your Hunter deals serious collateral damage. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Zeynep Portway is executive director of the Samaritan Resource Center, a drop-in center in east Orange County. Christie Zizo, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 Standing perks for seated members include a 20% discount on registration for non-contractual programs, free access to drop-in programs and a free fitness membership to Fort Hill Activity Center, among others. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drop-in

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drop-in was circa 1600

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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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