meeting
Translation
meeting, gathering, appointment, encounter
Examples
The meeting is at 10 AM.
The meeting is at 10 AM.
I have a meeting with my boss.
I have a meeting with my boss.
It was a chance meeting on the street.
It was a chance meeting on the street.
Grammar Patterns
a meeting ((with sb.)) an arranged event to talk with (sb.) I have a meeting with my boss.
a meeting ((about sth.)) a meeting to discuss (sth.) We had a meeting about the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conference, appointment, gathering, encounter
Etymology
From the verb 'meet' plus the '-ing' suffix, indicating the action or result of meeting.
Memory Tips
A 'meeting' is what happens when people 'meet' to talk about something.