get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər 

: meeting

especially : an informal social gathering

Synonyms

• assembly
• congress
• convention
• convocation
• council
• gathering
• huddle
• meeting

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These gatherings—often over pizza, drinks, and rooftop get-togethers—bring members together in a relaxed setting where complex ideas become approachable. —Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

In her viral clip that has amassed more than 8 million views, Madison's mom Robbi Messer, 66, is the focus of the short, yet emotional video of a girls' night get-together where the conversation turned to choosing the right person to marry. —Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

So celebrate with a get-together around the time that Gemini season begins on the 20th. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024

Only about 22% of travelers expect that politics could spark conflict during family get-togethers this year, according to a recent survey by the tourism market research firm Future Partners. —Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er

ˈget-tə-ˌget͟h-ər

: meeting sense 2

especially : an informal social gathering