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 The Kentucky Horse Park offers various interactive elements like the American Saddlebred Museum, the International Museum of the Horse, horse shows and meet and greets, trail and pony rides, a gift shop, a cafe and more. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2024 The meet and greets are an up-close look at the animal ambassadors and a chance to learn facts about their species and hear about their stories. Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 There’s also traditional meet and greets for photos, along with dance parties. Carly Caramanna, Parents, 15 June 2024 There'll be a meet and greet with the Olympic team, autographs, face painting for kids, music and entertainment. Laura Barrero, Axios, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for meet and greet 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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