meet and greet

Or meet-and-greet

[meet-uhn--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.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of meet and greet¹

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

Example Sentences

"We then spruce the doggy up with a mini groom, doggy perfume, tuxedo, flower colours. And then normally most dogs will be at the meet and greet as the guests are arriving."

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

That's how things went down at Comic Con Midlands on Saturday when, one week on from Black Sabbath's farewell gig in Birmingham, the so-called Prince of Darkness was back in the city to offer fans a meet and greet with himself plus Sharon, Jack and Kelly.

From BBC

While meet and greet ticket prices were already in the hundreds for many, some fans said they paid about £1,500 for the opportunity.

From BBC