huddle
Huddle (noun) means a small group of people or things gathered closely together. Example: “The players formed a huddle before the final play.”
How to use huddle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo crowd closely together, or a small tight group doing so — from people sheltering from the cold to a sports team planning a play.
Word forms
huddled past tense, huddles plural, huddles singular
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The players formed a _____ before the final play.
Etymology
From Middle English, ultimately related to "hide" — the original sense was closer to crowding together in a hiding place.
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Rhymes for huddle
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What does “huddle” mean?
The word “huddle” means a small group of people or things gathered closely together. In plain terms, to crowd closely together, or a small tight group doing so — from people sheltering from the cold to a sports team planning a play.
How do you pronounce “huddle”?
“Huddle” is pronounced HUH-duhl (/ˈhʌdəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “huddle” in a sentence?
Here is “huddle” used in a sentence: “The players formed a huddle before the final play.”
What part of speech is “huddle”?
Depending on how it is used, “huddle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “huddle” come from?
The word “huddle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, ultimately related to "hide" — the original sense was closer to crowding together in a hiding place.
How many meanings does “huddle” have?
“Huddle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small group of people or things gathered closely together.
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