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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These gatherings—often over pizza, drinks, and rooftop get-togethers—bring members together in a relaxed setting where complex ideas become approachable. Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 In her viral clip that has amassed more than 8 million views, Madison's mom Robbi Messer, 66, is the focus of the short, yet emotional video of a girls' night get-together where the conversation turned to choosing the right person to marry. Danielle Jennings, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 So celebrate with a get-together around the time that Gemini season begins on the 20th. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024 Only about 22% of travelers expect that politics could spark conflict during family get-togethers this year, according to a recent survey by the tourism market research firm Future Partners. Harriet Baskas, NBC News, 26 Oct. 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 23 Nov. 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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