GET TOGETHER Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

get-together 1 of 2

noun

ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər

Definition of get-together

as in meeting

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in event

a social gathering was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

Synonyms & Similar Words

get together

2 of 2

phrase

as in gather

to come together into one body or place We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in collect

to bring together in one body or place They got together enough signatures for the petition.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of get-together

Noun

Hosted at Thús Huma, Directory designer Huma Sulaiman’s new residential gallery in West Hollywood, the get-together was a celebration of connection, creativity, and exceptional craft—presented in collaboration with contractor SilverLining Inc. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 Stewart was implying that Meghan was talking about the short get-together she, Harry and their children, Archie and Lilibet, had with Charles at his Highgrove country estate on July 10. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Phrase

Grandma knows that cheese straws are a welcome snack at any Southern get together, game day included. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 After crossing paths at festivals, the trio got together for what was intended as a low-pressure writing session and emerged four days later with six songs — roughly half the finished record. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-together

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together

Noun

The rare meeting underscored Washington's willingness to reopen high-level diplomatic channels with Moscow, even as European allies have intended to keep the nation isolated while the war continues.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The board is expected to appoint poll workers, approve the notice of election and hold a public test of voting equipment during upcoming meetings in September.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

More details on where the event will be held, who will speak and what makes the slate are due out in the coming weeks.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
On its call with investors, management said the conference sold out in early August and is its largest pipeline-generation event of the year.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham said to a crowd of more than 200 people at a City Council meeting this month that the city is conducting an education campaign, going to community events, making presentations at ward meetings and other gatherings.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Pier House quickly became a gathering place for celebrities, writers and musicians.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

But his record of publicly interacting with Piker — including at a pool party just before the primary — remains a sore point among some Michigan Democrats.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Back at school, Thom hangs out on the bleachers for a secret meeting with the creepy home invader from Robert’s party.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of party

Noun

Jake was at Los Angeles’ Union Station for a celebration of life event for a friend when his sister called.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
The shows are billed as a celebration of the 30th anniversary of debut LP Reasonable Doubt, which kicked off the 56-year-old’s illustrious career in 1996.

— Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

Seasonal menu items listed on its website include an upside down peach cobbler latte, matcha-mallow latte with strawberry cold foam, birthday bash frappe and a sriracha club sandwich.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Both young men were out with friends at the holiday bash and, prosecutors said, did not know the teen who took their lives.

— Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of bash

Noun

Eaton Fire survivors also protested outside a reception Monday evening that Newsom hosted for legislators at the historic Governor’s Mansion.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Shaping a wide-open future in Dallas requires immaculate reception from everyone involved.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reception

Browse Nearby Words

get to

get-together

get together

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of get-together

noun

phrase

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes