1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor
dropped in; dropping in; drops in
: to pay an unexpected or casual visit
—often used with on
Examples of drop-in in a Sentence
Noun
we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please
Verb
drop in any time—we're always home
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Denver airport officials plan to open a small drop-in child care center in 2026 and are studying the possibility of opening another child care center that would serve more employees in the future.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
The exterior drop-in pockets keep larger items accessible, while the smaller interior pocket keeps valuables safe.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a community drop-in event called Checkmate’d that’s ideal for all skill levels.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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Noun
And there is even a monthly closed-door, drop-in Zoom support session.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Denver airport officials plan to open a small drop-in child care center in 2026 and are studying the possibility of opening another child care center that would serve more employees in the future.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
The exterior drop-in pockets keep larger items accessible, while the smaller interior pocket keeps valuables safe.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a community drop-in event called Checkmate’d that’s ideal for all skill levels.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for drop-in
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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