meet and greet

American  

[meet-uhn--greet] / ˈmit ən ˈgrit /

Or meet-and-greet

noun

1. a planned social occasion or activity at which a person, usually someone well-known, is formally introduced to attendees to socialize with them or answer their questions.

   We were invited to a meet and greet with the cast after the performance.

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verb (used with or without object)

1. to meet at such an event: There will be a party next week for the new boss to meet-and-greet our employees.

   You can meet and greet with the author after the reading.

   There will be a party next week for the new boss to meet-and-greet our employees.

Etymology

Origin of meet and greet

First recorded in 1815–20 for verb; 1960–65 for noun

Example Sentences

Although critics have blasted his plans as impractical, his messages were welcomed by the scores of people who showed up Saturday for a campaign meet and greet in Sherman Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

But there are some comedians that get up there and they’re doing a meet and greet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“We do everything to meet and greet, to direct voter contact … we’re trying to meet voters where they are.”

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Sometimes this meet and greet releases massive energy in the form of powerful invisible jets, appearing just like the water jet used by firefighters to put out a fire.

From Space Scoop • Jun. 2, 2025

“And you know, it will be good for Jade to speak about her work and meet and greet people who are interested in supporting young women. They need to meet her,” Maxine explains.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson