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.

Examples of meet and greet in a Sentence

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Swift privately reported to the radio station that Mueller groped her underneath her skirt during a concert meet and greet in 2013. Holly Corbett, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 During a meet and greet at the event, Kate discussed her health problems, opening up about her unexpected retreat from royal life. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 There’s also plenty for kids to see and do, including a meet and greet with Santa Claus himself. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 However, Monday’s outing was a blur of activity that began with a meet and greet with supporters, many waving Australian flags. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 21 Oct. 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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