get-together

[get-tuh-geth-er]

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noun

an informal and usually small social gathering.
a meeting or conference.

Origin of get-together

First recorded in 1910–15; noun use of verb phrase get together

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Examples from the Web for get-together

Contemporary Examples

Mutual friends encouraged a get-together, believing that the optics alone would be good for the country.
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To Weil, the meeting with Alpert had a very different feel than the get-together with Leary.
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His annual Christmas get-together for the Evening News staff was legendary.
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Historical Examples

Well, as a get-together I must admit that the outlook was kind of frosty.
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This is well recognized throughout the State, and the exclusive “get-together” movements are received with general ridicule.
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The farmers held a get-together meeting, decided on a location for a market in Lockport, decided on market days and market hours.
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In these days of get-together movements denominational leaders should think clearly with reference to "federated" churches.
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After the party at the Fords, there was a get-together at the Mellers residence sometime before that weekend.
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British Dictionary definitions for get-together

get-together

noun

informal a small informal meeting or social gathering

verb get together (adverb)

(tr) to gather or collect
(intr) (of people) to meet socially
(intr) to discuss, esp in order to reach an agreement
get it together informal
1. to achieve one's full potential, either generally as a person or in a particular field of activity
2. to achieve a harmonious frame of mind

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Word Origin and History for get-together

n.

1911, from get + together.

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Examples from the Web for get-together

Contemporary Examples

Mutual friends encouraged a get-together, believing that the optics alone would be good for the country.

To Weil, the meeting with Alpert had a very different feel than the get-together with Leary.

His annual Christmas get-together for the Evening News staff was legendary.

Historical Examples

Well, as a get-together I must admit that the outlook was kind of frosty.

This is well recognized throughout the State, and the exclusive “get-together” movements are received with general ridicule.

The farmers held a get-together meeting, decided on a location for a market in Lockport, decided on market days and market hours.

In these days of get-together movements denominational leaders should think clearly with reference to "federated" churches.

After the party at the Fords, there was a get-together at the Mellers residence sometime before that weekend.

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Word Origin and History for get-together

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Origin of get-together