cluster

noun
UK: /ˈklʌstər/
US: /ˈklʌstər/

  1. A group of things that are close together.

    1. Look at the cluster of stars in the sky tonight.
    2. The data revealed a cluster of infections in the western district.

  2. A number of people or things considered as a unit; a bunch.

    1. The children stood in a cluster near the playground entrance.
    2. We observed a cluster of reporters eagerly awaiting the celebrity's arrival.

Synonyms

gathering bunch group assemble collection
cluster intransitive-verb

  1. To gather together in a group.

    1. The sheep cluster together when it rains.
    2. Tourists often cluster around popular landmarks for photo opportunities.

  2. To exist in a group in a particular place.

    1. Shops cluster around the main square of the town.
    2. Businesses tend to cluster near major transportation hubs, seeking convenience.
cluster transitive-verb

  1. To collect into a group; form into a cluster.

    1. Cluster the grapes on the plate attractively.
    2. The system can cluster data points based on defined characteristics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cluster" in English means: A group of things that are close together., A number of people or things considered as a unit; a bunch..

The phonetic transcription of "cluster" is /ˈklʌstər/ in British English and /ˈklʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cluster": gathering, bunch, group, assemble, collection.

Example usage of "cluster": "Look at the cluster of stars in the sky tonight.". More examples on the page.