gathering

noun
UK: /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

  1. An occasion when many people come together in one place.

    1. The gathering was in the park today because of the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The annual family gathering is always a chaotic but heartwarming event. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of collecting things together.

    1. The gathering of fruit takes place in autumn when it's ripe. [ ] [ ]
    2. Data gathering is an essential step before we start the main research. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

collection congregation meeting assembly
gathering adjective

  1. Present participle of gather: coming together; assembling.

    1. Gathering clouds suggested that a storm was on the way to the west. [ ] [ ]
    2. A large crowd was gathering outside the building before the concert started. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gathering" in English means: An occasion when many people come together in one place., The act of collecting things together..

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

Synonyms for "gathering": collection, congregation, meeting, assembly.

Example usage of "gathering": "The gathering was in the park today because of the sun.". More examples on the page.