get-together

get-together

A family get-together is planned for this weekend.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An informal social gathering: A "get-together" is a casual meeting of people for social purposes, such as chatting, eating, or celebrating.
    • A meeting or assembly: It can also refer to any planned or spontaneous gathering of individuals, often for a specific purpose like a reunion or party.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • We're having a small get-together at our house this Saturday. (An informal social gathering at home.)
    • The family get-together for Thanksgiving was joyful. (A planned meeting of relatives for a holiday.)
    • The office get-together after the project ended was a great success. (A casual assembly of colleagues.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to host a get-together": to organize and hold an informal gathering.

    • She hosted a get-together for her book club. (She arranged and provided the space for the meeting.)

  • "a get-together with friends": a specific type of social meeting, often implying intimacy and informality.

    • I'm looking forward to our get-together with old friends this weekend. (A relaxed reunion with close acquaintances.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Get together (verb phrase): to assemble or meet socially.

    • Let's get together for coffee next week. (To meet informally.)
    • The team will get together to discuss the plan. (To gather for a purpose.)

  • Gathering (noun): a general term for an assembly of people, often more formal than a get-together.

    • The gathering of scientists was held at the university. (A formal assembly.)
Synonyms
  • Meeting: a more formal or purposeful assembly.
  • Party: a social event with entertainment and refreshments, often larger and more festive.
  • Reunion: a gathering of people who have been separated, like family or classmates.
Related Idioms

  • "to have a get-together": to organize or attend an informal social event.

    • They decided to have a get-together to celebrate the new year. (They planned a casual party.)

  • "a get-together of minds": a meeting of people with similar ideas or goals (rare, but metaphorical).

    • The conference was a get-together of minds on climate change. (A gathering of experts with shared interests.)