meeting
MEE-tihng
Meeting (noun) means a gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information. Example: “We have a meeting scheduled with the client at ten o'clock.”
noun
1
A gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information.
"We have a meeting scheduled with the client at ten o'clock."
"The staff meeting ran long because of the budget discussion."
"The manager called a short meeting to explain the new timetable."
2
An instance of two or more people or things coming together, sometimes by chance.
"Their first meeting was at a mutual friend's wedding."
"A chance meeting on the train led to a lifelong friendship."
"The meeting of the two rivers creates a wide, calm pool."
How to use meeting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA get-together, usually for work or a formal purpose, or simply an encounter between people.
Common pairings
hold a meeting
attend a meeting
chance meeting
meeting agenda
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Etymology
Formed from the verb "meet" plus the suffix "-ing," going back to Old English mēting.
Synonyms
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conference
session
get-together
appointment
huddle
forum
confluence
assembly
convocation
gathering
meet-up
rendezvous
Related words
Rhymes for meeting
dieting
greeting
fleeting
riveting
tweeting
marketing
competing
picketing
fidgeting
carpeting
targeting
trumpeting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “meeting” mean?
The word “meeting” means a gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information. In plain terms, a get-together, usually for work or a formal purpose, or simply an encounter between people.
How do you pronounce “meeting”?
“Meeting” is pronounced MEE-tihng (/ˈmitɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “meeting” in a sentence?
Here is “meeting” used in a sentence: “We have a meeting scheduled with the client at ten o'clock.”
What is another word for “meeting”?
Words with a similar meaning to “meeting” include assembly, convocation, gathering, meet-up and rendezvous.
What part of speech is “meeting”?
“Meeting” is a noun.
Where does the word “meeting” come from?
The word “meeting” comes from Old English. Formed from the verb "meet" plus the suffix "-ing," going back to Old English mēting.
Is “meeting” a common word?
“Meeting” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “meeting” have?
“Meeting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gathering of people organized for a particular purpose, such as making decisions or sharing information.
What is the difference between a meeting and a conference?
A meeting is any gathering of people arranged for a purpose, from two colleagues to a whole department, and is usually short and routine. A conference is a larger, more formal event — often lasting a day or more — where many people gather around a theme with talks and sessions. Every conference contains meetings, but not every meeting is a conference.
What are the types of meetings?
Common types include one-on-one meetings, team or staff meetings, board meetings, stand-ups, and brainstorming sessions. They may be formal or informal, in person or online, and aimed at making decisions, sharing information, solving problems, or planning. The format usually reflects the purpose and the number of people involved.
What makes a meeting effective?
An effective meeting has a clear purpose, the right people present, and an agenda that keeps discussion on track. It starts and ends on time, gives everyone a chance to contribute, and finishes with agreed actions. Without those, a meeting can waste time — which is why planning matters as much as attendance.
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