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.

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.

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.

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