meeting-place
Definition
- Noun:
- A location where people gather: "meeting-place" refers to a specific location, such as a room, building, or outdoor area, where individuals or groups convene for a purpose, such as discussion, social interaction, or formal assembly.
- A designated point for rendezvous: It can also denote a pre-arranged spot where people agree to meet, often for convenience or coordination.
Usage Examples
- (A specific outdoor location where they regularly gather.)
- (A designated indoor location for official gatherings.)
- (A pre-arranged spot for a rendezvous.)
Advanced Usage
"to serve as a meeting-place": to function as a location where people gather.
- The town square has long served as a meeting-place for local festivals. (It has been used as a central gathering point.)
"a neutral meeting-place": a location that is acceptable to all parties, often used in negotiations or conflict resolution.
- The diplomats agreed on a neutral meeting-place in Geneva. (A location not favoring any side.)
Variants and Related Words
Meeting (n): the act of coming together; an assembly of people.
- The meeting lasted two hours. (The gathering itself, not the location.)
Place (n): a particular position, point, or area in space.
- This is a quiet place to read. (A general location.)
Synonyms
- Gathering spot: a location where people assemble.
- Rendezvous point: a pre-arranged meeting location.
- Venue: a location where an event or meeting is held.
Related Idioms
Meet halfway: to compromise or find a mutually acceptable solution.
- We agreed to meet halfway on the budget issue. (Compromise, not a physical meeting-place.)
Meet one's match: to encounter someone of equal ability or strength.
- He finally met his match in the chess tournament. (Figurative, not related to a meeting-place.)