Get-together
n.joyful, kindeveryday
What it means
An informal social gathering of people who know or welcome one another.
Reach for it when inviting people to a relaxed occasion without the expectations of a formal event
The neighbors planned a small get-together after the garden work.
Choose between these
7- playful
hangout
unstructured time together suits a youthful voice
not when Hangout is very casual and unsuitable for dignified invitations.
- playful
meetup
people connected by an interest arrange an informal meeting
not when Meetup can sound platform-specific and may involve strangers.
- playful
social
a community or workplace event needs a short informal label
not when Social can sound institutional and may not imply closeness.
- everyday
gathering
a neutral word should cover people meeting for any purpose
not when Gathering may be formal, solemn, or work-focused rather than social.
- everyday
party
celebration, food, or entertainment is central
not when Party promises more festivity than a quiet get-together.
- warm
reunion
people are meeting again after time apart
not when Reunion is wrong when the group sees one another regularly.
- formal
reception
hosts formally welcome guests around another event
not when Reception is too ceremonious for a casual evening among friends.
Said against
3- separation
- isolation
- dispersal
It naturally appears in
3- family get-together
The family get-together moved outdoors when the sun appeared.
- informal get-together
An informal get-together gave new volunteers time to connect.
- organize a get-together
They organize a get-together at the end of each term.