get-together

noun

get-to·​geth·​er ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər How to pronounce get-together (audio)
: meeting
especially : an informal social gathering

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
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Another option is restructuring the get-togethers to better accommodate you, which your friends and loved ones should do. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024 The parties at Dunder Mifflin have stopped, but The Office still had an unofficial holiday get-together. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024 Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Yield: 6 dozen These peppermint mocha cake balls are perfect for holiday parties and family get-togethers since there's no cake slicing required. Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024 This party pack is the perfect high end snacking gift to bring to any soirée, whether a casual get-together or holiday bash. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for get-together 

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of get-together was in 1898

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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get-together. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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get-together

noun
get-to·​geth·​er
ˈget-tə-ˌget͟h-ər
: meeting sense 2
especially : an informal social gathering

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