drop-in

1 of 2

noun

ˈdräp-ˌin 

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

Synonyms

Noun

• caller
• frequenter
• guest
• visitant
• visitor

Verb

• call
• come by
• come over
• drop by
• pop (in)
• run (over)
• run in
• step in
• stop (by or in)
• visit

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Rhythms offers adult drop-in classes starting at $15. —Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024

Metro Transit also has partnered with the Listening House of St. Paul, a daytime drop-in shelter that has a pilot program that connects Ramsey County residents who are unsheltered with work. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 Dec. 2024

Several are drop-in and some need advance registration with the concierge; all are complimentary. —Johanna Read, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

And while the Mark 1 Miata was powered by a 1.6 or 1.8-liter petrol powerplant, there's now a 'drop-in' EV kit available. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above