check-in
noun
the act or fact of checking in.
check-in
American
[chek-in]
/ ˈtʃɛkˌɪn /
noun
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check-ins
plural
check in
British
verb
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(intr) to record one's arrival, as at a hotel or for work; sign in or report
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(tr) to register the arrival of (passengers, etc)
noun
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the formal registration of arrival, as at an airport or a hotel
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( as modifier )
check-in time
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the place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc
check in
Idioms
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Record one's arrival at a hotel, conference, or other function, as in I asked the hotel if we could check in early . [Early 1900s] Also see check into , def. 2.
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Die, as in With the plane rapidly losing fuel, the pilot was sure he'd check in . [ Slang ; early 1900s] Also see check out .
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of check-in
First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase check in
Example Sentences
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A sign at check-in offered a brief list of what was not permitted inside.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
You can’t beat free bags, priority check-in and expedited boarding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The school day begins with a classroom meeting, known as “morning meeting,” where students complete check-in questions to help the teacher track their circumstances and needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Those hoping to get on a flight have been stuck at JKIA, with some spending the night in and around the check-in areas waiting for news.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Mr. Dimming told us the hotel has a late check-in policy. The TV studio is just across the street from the hotel, so we’ll be fine.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
I check in every couple days with a woman I met in that room, a community leader involved with organizing Jewish voters.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2026
My assignment was to check in with Glendale native Joe Hillman, a 1984 Hoover High graduate who was Knight’s first recruit from west of the Mississippi River.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
On top of those savings, I’ll get a lineup of extras at check in, including daily breakfast for two, a $100 resort credit and early check in/late check out if available.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Perhaps negotiate a time to check in with them, "and be prepared to not always have long conversations," she says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“He’s been calling me and Mom to check in on your run. He says he has a map on his wall, and he puts pins in it every hundred miles.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
Even so, during their daily check-ins, Grace and Todd still call each other babe and exchange declarations of love.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
The family was also assigned 2wish caseworker Jo who helped them with arranging Olivia-Grace's funeral, and continues to provide support through monthly coffee mornings and regular check-ins.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Some relied on structured phone sessions, journaling paired with brief check-ins, or digital tools such as apps and text messages.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Two topics have dominated his check-ins: leadership teams—specifically how to structure them—and corporate culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
But I always miss our study sessions and homework check-ins when summer comes.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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