meetup

noun

meet·​up ˈmēt-ˌəp 

variants or meet-up

plural meetups or meet-ups

: an informal meeting or get-together

… people who frequently use their cell phones to communicate with others often do so to arrange face-to-face meetings. "For people that live locally or on campus, I'll text them to arrange a meetup if I want to talk to them and hang out …," [Sydney] Cole said.

—Samantha Savery

… wanting to believe that their dead loved one is living happily ever after and will be available for meet-ups later on …

—Gary J. Whittenberger

… nobody finds this impromptu UN meet-up unusual in Miami.

—Andrew Nelson

often, specifically : a social event for people with shared interests organized through the Meetup Internet service

They treat their bodies as guinea pigs and gather in meet-ups and conferences to swap stories—backed by data, of course—about the best ways to lose weight, work more efficiently and get smarter.

—Bryan Walsh

Examples of meetup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Join a professional group: Engage in industry-specific forums, associations or meetups. —Marco Buscaglia, Boston Herald, 16 Dec. 2024

Its offerings have broadened too, now encompassing a dating app, in-person meetups, and online speed dating events every two months. —Rosie Bell, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024

To grow your network: Attend industry meetups and professional events in person and online Reconnect with former colleagues and mentors Connect with people at target companies A robust network will give you insights into opportunities that aren’t advertised publicly. —William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

The various allegations detailed a four-year plan spanning the globe that involved meetups with officials to broker bribes and power deals—some that allegedly involved Gautam Adani himself. —Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above