Definition of Acquaintance

a person one knows slightly but not well

Examples of Acquaintance in a sentence

Ms. Smith was embarrassed that she didn’t know the name of the acquaintance who recognized her at the store.  🔊

Most of the people I know at school fall under the category of acquaintance since I am quite shy.  🔊

The acquaintance at my job made me feel uncomfortable since she knew so many things about me.  🔊

After I lost my job, I contacted an acquaintance of mine who worked at a great company.  🔊

Due to the garden club being so new to me and only meeting once a month, everyone treated me as their acquaintance.  🔊

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