gathering
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/noun3 syllables
Gathering means: the social act of assembling.
Synonyms for gathering5
noun, as in the social act of assembling
noun, as in a group of persons together in one place
assemblage
noun, as in the act of gathering something
noun, as in sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
What does gathering mean?4
noun
1
the social act of assembling“they demanded the right of assembly”
2
a group of persons together in one place
3
the act of gathering something
4
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Gathering in a sentence
- After a brief gathering, it was decided to start the revolt immediately.CM
- The machine was just sitting there on the table, gathering dust.Amastan
- Although it is a regional gathering, the brochure contains prominent names.carlosalberto
- If there's a large gathering, provide a designated bin for used napkins.Amastan
- Fatally, the city’s governor allowed public festivities and mass gatherings to continue.Hybrid
- I don't like family gatherings, especially on holidays.felidad
- The gathering will be large if the weather is good.orcrist
- A pub is a popular gathering place in which to drink beer.CM
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Forms of gathering
as a noun
- plural
- gatherings