1
: a casual visit or brief stop
2
: one who drops in : a casual visitor
dropped in; dropping in; drops in
: to pay an unexpected or casual visit
—often used with on
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Examples of drop-in in a Sentence
Noun
we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please
Verb
drop in any time—we're always home
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Laminate countertops house a deep drop-in kitchen sink and Boxabl has even gone so far as to include USB outlets in the kitchen for charging your small electronics.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Designed with adjustable Velcro suspenders, drop-in thigh pockets, and a range of zippers that make the process of putting the bibs on and taking them off relatively easy, the ski bibs take into account nearly every situation and weather condition.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
In Brooklyn, a 30-minute drop-in to feed and play with your cat can cost less than $20 a visit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There will also be a few drop-in shows on certain days, according to the library’s website.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Laminate countertops house a deep drop-in kitchen sink and Boxabl has even gone so far as to include USB outlets in the kitchen for charging your small electronics.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Designed with adjustable Velcro suspenders, drop-in thigh pockets, and a range of zippers that make the process of putting the bibs on and taking them off relatively easy, the ski bibs take into account nearly every situation and weather condition.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
In Brooklyn, a 30-minute drop-in to feed and play with your cat can cost less than $20 a visit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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