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- DictionaryGath·er·ing/ˈɡaT͟H(ə)riNG/
noun
- 1. an assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one or one held for a specific purpose: "a family gathering"
- 2. a set of printed signatures of a book, gathered for binding.
The meaning of GATHERING is a coming together of people in a group (as for social, religious, or political purposes) : assembly, meeting. How to use gathering in a sentence.
The meaning of GATHER is to bring together : collect. How to use gather in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gather.
GATHERING definition: 1. a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group: 2. a party or a meeting when…. Learn more.
gathering. A gathering is a group of people meeting together for a particular purpose. His sardonic manner and good looks helped to make him sought-after at literary gatherings. If there is gathering darkness, the light is gradually decreasing, usually because it is nearly night.
Gathering definition: an assembly or meeting.. See examples of GATHERING used in a sentence.
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching. synonyms: gather. see more. noun. the social act of assembling. synonyms: assemblage, assembly. see more. noun. a group of persons together in one place.
1. a. The action of one that gathers. b. That which is gathered or amassed; a collection or accumulation. 2. An assembly of persons; a meeting. 3. The collecting of food that grows wild, such as berries, roots, and grains. 4. A gather in cloth. 5. A suppurated swelling; a boil or abscess.
to bring together or assemble from various places, sources, or people; collect gradually: The college is gathering a faculty from all over the country. Synonyms: hoard, garner, amass, accumulate. to serve as a center of attention for; attract: A good football game always gathers a crowd.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 How to use gathering in a sentence The St. Thomas gathering happened around 2005, according to Krauss.
[intransitive, transitive] to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group. A crowd soon gathered. + adv./prep. His supporters gathered in the main square. Can you all gather round? I've got something to tell you. The whole family gathered together at Ray's home. be gathered + adv./prep. They were all gathered round the TV.
