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

Guests will also soon be able to find the Kylo Ren character at a meet and greet in Tomorrowland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

"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 • Aug. 21, 2025

They said they bought $120 VIP tickets, which included a meet and greet and table seats where Oliver got to high-five Kuma, Pearce’s dancing sidekick in a turquoise monkey suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 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

My aunt Geneva's sister was Vanna White's neighbor and arranged the meet and greet.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi