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

Recent Examples on the Web

Imagine then a record store with import, rarities and used sections that stretch for miles, the artists are constantly dropping by for meet and greets and in-stores and you can get lost in there for years. —Steve Baltin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Hulk Hogan's recent Real American Beer meet and greet ended prematurely, leaving fans disappointed. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

The exhibit closes with a meet and greet event on March 28 from 6-9pm. —Justin L. MacK, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025

During the luncheon, guests can participate in a luxury auction that offers items like a 14-karat white gold diamond pendant, a stay at the Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa or a meet and greet with singer Barry Manilow. —Layla Ilchi, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for meet and greet

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