klatsch

or klatch

[ klahch, klach ]

noun

1. a casual gathering of people, especially for refreshments and informal conversation:

   a sewing klatsch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of klatsch¹

First recorded in 1950–55, klatsch is from the German word Klatsch chitchat, gossip

Example Sentences

Late in her career, she gave infotainment a new twist with “The View,” a live ABC weekday kaffee klatsch with an all-female panel for whom any topic was on the table and who welcomed guests ranging from world leaders to teen idols.

From Seattle Times

Svea Meyer, who runs the Kaffee Klatsch cafe in Davos and caters to clients at the meeting, was looking forward to business in May, typically in the quiet period between the end of the ski season and the start of the summer peak.

From Reuters

Now it’s more of a coffee klatsch between two raunchy feminists.

From Slate

At times, it didn’t seem like Bannon wanted to be part of the Trump klatsch at all.

From Time

This aspect of Kelly will likely suit her other show—a morning program that's set to compete against Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest's klatsch come fall.

From Time