get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər How to pronounce get-together (audio)
: meeting
especially : an informal social gathering

Examples of get-together in a Sentence

promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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Yet, trade pubs also speak to more intimate get-togethers. John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Host a get-together over the weekend and introduce your pals from different walks of life to each other that might help each other evolve professionally. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025 As for when to host the get-together, during the third trimester works well, per Dr. Zechowy—about a month before your due date. Melissa Willets, Parents, 11 Jan. 2025 After Daniels met with Peters and Quinn in pre-draft get-togethers, though, he was sold on their joint vision. David Aldridge, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for get-together 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of get-together was in 1898

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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get-together. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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get-together

noun
get-to·​geth·​er
ˈget-tə-ˌget͟h-ər
: meeting sense 2
especially : an informal social gathering

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