meet and greet

noun

: a reception at which a public figure (such as a politician or rock star) socializes with press members and other guests
The candidate held a meet and greet with voters.
The pop singer took time for a meet and greet with fans.

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Earlier this month, some of the actors who played various siblings and cousins of Kevin's reunited for a meet and greet at an event in New Jersey. Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024 There's also a ton of onboard entertainment, several pools, character meet and greets, and fireworks at sea. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 The price includes international flights from London to Johannesburg in Premium Economy and domestic flights in economy, with special assistance at Heathrow and meet and greets on flights arriving in to and flying out of Johannesburg. Lucy Edwards, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 With the Lloyd Webbers out of the country, it was left to Harrison to meet and greet the royal party. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet 

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meet and greet was in 1960

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“Meet and greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meet%20and%20greet. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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