huddle

verb
UK: /ˈhʌdl/
US: /ˈhʌdl/

  1. To come close together in a group.

    1. We huddle for warmth during the cold game.
    2. The team had to huddle together to discuss their next strategic play.

  2. To sit or stand close to someone, usually because you are cold or frightened.

    1. The children huddle around the fire.
    2. After the scary movie, they huddle in the corner, whispering nervously.

  3. To meet in a small group to discuss something privately.

    1. They huddle to discuss the plan.
    2. The board members had to huddle privately to address the urgent matter.

Synonyms

meeting gather conference group cluster
huddle noun

  1. A closely packed group of people or things.

    1. The team formed a huddle.
    2. Reporters pushed forward in a huddle around the celebrity as they arrived.

  2. A private discussion or meeting.

    1. Let's have a quick huddle about this.
    2. After a brief huddle, the managers announced a new direction for the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "huddle" in English means: To come close together in a group., To sit or stand close to someone, usually because you are cold or frightened., To meet in a small group to discuss something privately..

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

Synonyms for "huddle": meeting, gather, conference, group, cluster.

Example usage of "huddle": "We huddle for warmth during the cold game.". More examples on the page.