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
Synonyms
Examples of drop-in in a Sentence
Verb
drop in any time—we're always home
Recent Examples on the Web
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
Enrolled and incoming Arizona college students can also attend university drop-ins hosted weekly.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The drop-in side thigh pockets fit my phone and a small tube of sunscreen for easy access.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The primary bedroom has plenty of space for an additional seating area while the bathroom features double sinks, a drop-in bathtub and a corner shower.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Chess Fest Free, drop-in recreational chess matches for all ages and skill levels are set for the second Sunday of each month, 2-5 p.m., at Stocklmeir School on Dunholme Way.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
Pocket-wise, the jacket has several: A vertical chest pocket, two hand pockets, and an internal drop-in pocket for smaller items like gum or lip balm.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Although harder to find and more expensive, HVO offers a real drop-in alternative that immediately reduces CO2 emissions.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
The mayor would reduce funding by $1 million for youth drop-in centers, safe places for young people in low-income areas.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
Enrolled and incoming Arizona college students can also attend university drop-ins hosted weekly.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
The drop-in side thigh pockets fit my phone and a small tube of sunscreen for easy access.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The primary bedroom has plenty of space for an additional seating area while the bathroom features double sinks, a drop-in bathtub and a corner shower.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Chess Fest Free, drop-in recreational chess matches for all ages and skill levels are set for the second Sunday of each month, 2-5 p.m., at Stocklmeir School on Dunholme Way.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
Pocket-wise, the jacket has several: A vertical chest pocket, two hand pockets, and an internal drop-in pocket for smaller items like gum or lip balm.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Although harder to find and more expensive, HVO offers a real drop-in alternative that immediately reduces CO2 emissions.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The back has a convenient drop-in pocket, and overall, these pants fit just like leggings, but have a light flare at the bottom that gives them a more relaxed fit, reminiscent of yoga pants from the 2010s.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Drop-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-in. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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