variants
or meet-up
plural meetups or meet-ups
: an informal meeting or get-together
… people who frequently use their cell phones to communicate with others often do so to arrange face-to-face meetings. "For people that live locally or on campus, I'll text them to arrange a meetup if I want to talk to them and hang out …," [Sydney] Cole said.—
Samantha Savery
Samantha Savery… wanting to believe that their dead loved one is living happily ever after and will be available for meet-ups later on …—Gary J. Whittenberger
Gary J. Whittenberger… nobody finds this impromptu UN meet-up unusual in Miami.—Andrew Nelson
Andrew Nelson
often, specifically
: a social event for people with shared interests organized through the Meetup Internet service
They treat their bodies as guinea pigs and gather in meet-ups and conferences to swap stories—backed by data, of course—about the best ways to lose weight, work more efficiently and get smarter. —Bryan Walsh
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The meetup comes at a time when the Democratic party is still reeling from the 2024 election and trying to regroup after losing ground in several key demographics, including Black men.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
Sometimes, the quick meetups before the outfield trio heads into the dugout cover a play that just occurred on the field.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Listen to this article The Aurora City Council on Tuesday night approved new rules that crack down on disruptive car meetups and street racing, which police have said are a problem in Aurora and across the country.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
To help feel less lonely when working from home, try organizing occasional meetups if your colleagues are nearby, and if not, organize virtual lunches where the discussion isn’t about work.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025
Sometimes, the quick meetups before the outfield trio heads into the dugout cover a play that just occurred on the field.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Listen to this article The Aurora City Council on Tuesday night approved new rules that crack down on disruptive car meetups and street racing, which police have said are a problem in Aurora and across the country.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
To help feel less lonely when working from home, try organizing occasional meetups if your colleagues are nearby, and if not, organize virtual lunches where the discussion isn’t about work.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Meetup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meetup. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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