English Reference

Word

meeting point

Countable noun

Definition

n. a specific place where people agree to find each other. You use it when you are traveling in a group so no one gets lost.

n. a prearranged location where two or more people intend to gather or connect. Often used in the context of tourism, logistics, or emergency planning.

Examples

“Let's use the clock tower as our meeting point.”

“If we lose each other in the busy market, please return to the fountain which is our designated meeting point.”

“In accordance with safety protocols, all staff members must assemble at the primary meeting point in the north parking lot immediately following a fire alarm.”

Examples

simple

“Let's use the clock tower as our meeting point.”

contextual

“If we lose each other in the busy market, please return to the fountain which is our designated meeting point.”

complex

“In accordance with safety protocols, all staff members must assemble at the primary meeting point in the north parking lot immediately following a fire alarm.”

Usage

Commonly used with the prepositions 'at' or 'by'.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Level
A2 · Elementary
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