noun
meeting
An occasion when people come together to discuss or do something.
Our team holds a meeting every Monday to plan the week.
Etymology
The action noun comes from meet, to come together. It names an organized occasion on which participants assemble for discussion or shared activity.
More examples
- Neighbors attend a public meeting about the new park.
- The club's monthly meetings include time for sharing ideas.
- Can we schedule a meeting to discuss your proposal?
Forms
meeting · meetings
meet verb — To come together for a purpose.
Similar words
- gathering
- Often social or informal, without a specific discussion agenda.
- conference
- Usually larger and more formal, often involving several sessions.
- assembly
- Often involves a larger group gathered for a shared purpose.