meeting
UK: ˈmiːtɪŋ | US: ˈmiːtɪŋ
n. an assembly or gathering of people for discussion or decision-making
n. an encounter or convergence of individuals or things
n. a scheduled event where participants interact formally or informally
The word "meeting" derives from the Old English mǣting, a verbal noun formed from mētan ("to meet"). The root meet traces back to Proto-Germanic mōtijaną, meaning "to encounter," and shares ancestry with Dutch ontmoeten and German begegnen. The suffix -ing is a productive Old English nominalizer, turning verbs into nouns denoting the action or its result. Over time, "meeting" evolved from literal physical encounters to structured gatherings, reflecting societal shifts toward organized collaboration.
The weekly team meeting starts at 10 AM sharp.
Their chance meeting at the café sparked a lifelong friendship.
The river’s meeting with the ocean creates a unique ecosystem.
She avoided the meeting to focus on urgent tasks.
The board held an emergency meeting to address the crisis.