meeting

noun
UK: /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
US: /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

  1. An event where people come together to discuss things.

    1. We have a meeting today at 2 PM about the budget plan. [ ] [ ]
    2. The meeting was very productive, and we made several key decisions about marketing strategy. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of people gathering together.

    1. The meeting of the two leaders was seen as a sign of hope. [ ] [ ]
    2. Arrangements are being finalized for the annual meeting of the historical society. [ ] [ ]

  3. An encounter; when you see and talk to someone.

    1. I had a chance meeting with my old friend yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their meeting was purely accidental, but it changed the course of both of their lives. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gathering assembly conference convention encounter
meeting verb

  1. Present participle of meet: to encounter someone.

    1. I am meeting my friend for lunch at noon today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is meeting with clients all day to discuss the new project proposals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "meeting" in English means: An event where people come together to discuss things., The act of people gathering together., An encounter; when you see and talk to someone..

The phonetic transcription of "meeting" is /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "meeting": gathering, assembly, conference, convention, encounter.

Example usage of "meeting": "We have a meeting today at 2 PM about the budget plan.". More examples on the page.