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

Instead of lining an entire path or patio edge with plants, Lenhart recommends drop-in pockets of planting. —Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

But the best feature, in my opinion, is the breathable shorts liner with side drop-in pockets large enough to fit your phone or a couple of tennis balls. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025

The pants feature two side drop-in pockets, which come in handy for holding onto your phone and other essentials. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025

The company also offers drop-in coworking club memberships and meeting room access on demand. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1819, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1600, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drop-in

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