1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor
dropped in; dropping in; drops in
: 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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The Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
The standout feature is the supportive footbed combined with a convenient drop-in heel, allowing for nearly hands-free slip-on and -off — a lifesaver for quickly getting out the door.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Duggan said the city increased the number of shelters and drop-in beds ahead of the winter but wants to ensure people know what services are available.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
There were beds available at a shelter just a few miles from the casino, according to Duggan, and a family drop-in shelter was opened on Dec. 16.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The seamless front is secure and camel toe-free, the drop-in side pocket on the right leg conveniently stores my phone, and the elastane and recycled polyester-blend fabric are wicking and breathable even in 95-degree Fahrenheit yoga classes.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
The standout feature is the supportive footbed combined with a convenient drop-in heel, allowing for nearly hands-free slip-on and -off — a lifesaver for quickly getting out the door.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Duggan said the city increased the number of shelters and drop-in beds ahead of the winter but wants to ensure people know what services are available.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
There were beds available at a shelter just a few miles from the casino, according to Duggan, and a family drop-in shelter was opened on Dec. 16.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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