meet-cute
noun
(in a movie or TV show) a chance meeting between two characters who do not know each other, starting a chain of events that typically leads to a romantic relationship.
meet-cutes
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pluralof meet-cute.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It has holiday magic, multiple meet-cutes, an enemies-to-lovers relationship, an ambitious main character making a name for herself returning to her roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
Frustrated by bots, subscription costs and high effort-to-reward ratios, Gen Z is fleeing the apps in hope of real-life meet-cutes.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
However, it's a promising sign that meet-cutes haven't entirely fallen out of favor with moviegoers.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2022
Dating apps are an excellent option, as is asking your own friends for potential blind dates or slightly pre-engineered meet-cutes.
From Slate ● May 6, 2021
The announcement prompted District natives, transplants and visitors to recount failed first dates, celebrations and meet-cutes.
From Washington Post ● May 21, 2020
