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.
| playful | |
|---|---|
| everyday | |
| warm | |
| formal |
playful
hangout
Fits when unstructured time together suits a youthful voice
Careful Hangout is very casual and unsuitable for dignified invitations.
playful
meetup
Fits when people connected by an interest arrange an informal meeting
Careful Meetup can sound platform-specific and may involve strangers.
playful
social
Fits when a community or workplace event needs a short informal label
Careful Social can sound institutional and may not imply closeness.
everyday
gathering
Fits when a neutral word should cover people meeting for any purpose
Careful Gathering may be formal, solemn, or work-focused rather than social.
everyday
party
Fits when celebration, food, or entertainment is central
Careful Party promises more festivity than a quiet get-together.
warm
reunion
Fits when people are meeting again after time apart
Careful Reunion is wrong when the group sees one another regularly.
formal
reception
Fits when hosts formally welcome guests around another event
Careful Reception is too ceremonious for a casual evening among friends.
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.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Flame, not lame, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated
Your browser isn't saving lists, so this one will be cleared when you leave the page.