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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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
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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
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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