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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You may have seen those people at the airport - a pillow stuffed under an arm as they drag their suitcases to check-in.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
She was waiting at the curb with a priority bag tag and wheeled my bag into the cordoned off Delta One check-in area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
A sign at check-in offered a brief list of what was not permitted inside.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 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
“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
Prince William urged people to "check in, listen and show kindness", emphasising the "extraordinary impact" of simply stopping to ask if someone is okay.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
“We’ve got to check in tomorrow. ... It’s not concerning. He’ll play in the preseason,” Redick said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
As the year ends, it’s natural to check in with old colleagues or managers about what they accomplished during the past 12 months and what they plan to do in the next.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 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
He doesn't even check in with Carrie, who's sitting there with her mouth open as if she can’t believe what just went down.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
Companies are turning to consultants, AI bots and more frequent check-ins to give Gen Z workers the clear, real-time direction they crave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
On his first day, he asked his manager if they could have check-ins every six months to make sure he was achieving his goals.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 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
During her time at Apple, Dorman helped build a form-factor prototype for one of Cook’s routine check-ins with the team.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 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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