meetup — An informal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically organized through a website or social media
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An informal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically organized through a website or social media
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmiːtʌp/
Example Sentences
- The coding bootcamp graduates decided to have a monthly meetup at the local pizza place.
- Sarah was so nervous about her first language exchange meetup that she practiced introducing herself to her cat.
- The dog lovers' meetup turned into chaos when someone brought treats and fifty dogs surrounded them.
meetup
NOUN[/ˈmiːtʌp/]
An informal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically organized through a website or social media
An informal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically organized through a website or social media
At the foodie meetup, heat up the grill and eat up the feast!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Meetup is a modern English compound formed from the verb 'meet' (to encounter or assemble) and the particle 'up' (together, upward). The term gained widespread usage in the early 2000s with the rise of the internet and social media, becoming a standard word for organized social gatherings.
Breakdown
meet (to encounter, assemble) + up (together, collective action). The particle 'up' intensifies the verb, emphasizing the collective aspect of coming together.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The coding bootcamp graduates decided to have a monthly meetup at the local pizza place.”
“Sarah was so nervous about her first language exchange meetup that she practiced introducing herself to her cat.”
“The dog lovers' meetup turned into chaos when someone brought treats and fifty dogs surrounded them.”
“We use a special app to find interesting meetups in our city every weekend.”
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