Meeting Definition & Meaning

meeting
noun
  1. a formally arranged gathering; "next year the meeting will be in Chicago"; "the meeting elected a chairperson"
  2. a small informal social gathering; "there was an informal meeting in my living room"
  3. a casual or unexpected convergence; "he still remembers their meeting in Paris"; "there was a brief encounter in the hallway"
  4. the social act of assembling for some common purpose; "his meeting with the salesmen was the high point of his day"
  5. the act of joining together as one; "the merging of the two groups occurred quickly"; "there was no meeting of minds"
  6. a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); "Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers"

"Meeting" in song lyrics

See how meeting is used in real songs:

  • "time for meeting"
    69 Boyz — Girls Just Wanna
  • "Cover yout team in sheets, you would think it was a Klan's meeting"
    A.G. — We Don't Care
  • "Let's meet up in the Bronx with Cyrus for a meeting"
    Apathy — That Ol' Boom Bap

Usage tips for "meeting"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "meeting" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for meeting to find words that pair well.

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