noun

cluster

KLUHS-tuh

noun

A small group of things growing, gathered, or occurring closely together.

"A cluster of grapes hung from the vine."

"Doctors noticed a cluster of flu cases in the same building."

verb

To gather or group closely together.

"Reporters clustered around the entrance waiting for a statement."

How to Use Cluster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tight bunch of things or people, or the act of grouping closely together.

Common pairings

cluster of stars cluster around a cluster of cases

Word Forms

clustered past tense, cluster plural, clustered plural, clusters singular, cluster singular, clustered singular, clusterest singular, clusteredst singular, clustereth singular

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Etymology

From Old English clyster, related to Germanic words meaning to clump or lump together; probably a close relative of the word clot.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for cluster

muster luster buster duster Custer bluster Shuster thruster Schuster adjuster filibuster blockbuster

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