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

“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

His alluring credentials include an uncle he claims is a top fighter in the resistance who can get Sara a meet and greet with the leader of the Al-Yasser Front.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 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

At the end of 2007, Bear Stearns had nevertheless invited Eisman to a warm and fuzzy meet and greet with their new CEO, Alan Schwartz.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis