noun

gathering

GATH-uh-rihng

noun

A meeting or get-together of people, often social.

"The family held a small gathering to celebrate the anniversary."

"Protesters organized a peaceful gathering outside city hall."

How to Use Gathering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA group of people meeting together, whether social, formal, or informal.

Common pairings

social gathering large gathering hold a gathering

gatherings plural

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The family held a small _____ to celebrate the anniversary.

From Old English gaderung, built from "gather" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ing."

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