Meanings of informal gatherings in English

Such informal gatherings go back even farther, particularly among African-American communities, Thompson said.

We frequently met at the informal gatherings in the salon of the Countess Luise.

These were quite informal gatherings, only Chaddites being present.

Tells about how Eaton's informal gatherings of scientists evolved into the yearly Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs.

When asked if it was appropriate for him to have contact with survivors during informal gatherings, he declined to comment.

Avoid expensive dinner parties and substitute informal gatherings where both the preparation and the cost of food will be slight.

She was fond of entertaining, and gave many little informal gatherings, which were memorable from the grace and charm of the hostess.

The word simply suggests habitual and informal gatherings of men and women of intelligence and good breeding in the drawing-room, for conversation and amusement.

The great critics did not disdain to attend these informal gatherings, nor to write columns of serious criticism on the subject in their papers.

Host any form of formal or informal gatherings Don't try and get smart by "inviting" your friends to a conference or business event.

Slowly, SXSW Interactive is becoming more like the informal gatherings at Barcamp, where all attendees are assumed to be experts in one thing or another.