meetings

word · lemma: meeting

/ˈmitɪŋz/
MEE-tingz
/mˈiːtɪŋz/
MEE-tingz

Definition

Events where people come together to talk, plan, make decisions, or share information, especially for work or school.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to formal or organized gatherings, especially at work: 'staff meeting', 'team meeting', 'project meeting'. 'Meeting' can also mean an arranged encounter, but 'meetings' most often means scheduled discussions. Common verbs: 'have', 'attend', 'schedule', 'cancel' meetings.

Example Sentences

Our meetings start at nine o’clock.

basic

She does not like long meetings.

basic

I have two meetings today.

basic

My afternoons are packed with meetings, so let’s talk tomorrow.

natural

We’ve been in back-to-back meetings all morning.

natural

Honestly, half these meetings could have been emails.

natural