Gathering
ˈɡæðərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsA coming together of people or things.
ˈɡæðərɪŋ
A coming together of people.
The family held a large gathering for the holidays.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're planning a party! A gathering is like that - a time when people get together to have fun, chat, or do something together. It's a time for friendship and connections!
👶 For kids: When a bunch of people or things come together, that's a gathering!
More Examples
The protesters organized a gathering to voice their concerns.
A joyous gathering of friends was held in the park.
How It's Used
"Attending a family gathering."
"The protesters held a large public gathering."
"A church gathering."
The act of collecting or accumulating things.
ˈɡæðərɪŋ
The action of collecting something.
The museum's gathering of artifacts showcased ancient cultures.
💡 Simply: It's like collecting toys, picking flowers, or saving up money. A gathering here means the action of collecting something, like a farmer gathering crops or a scientist gathering data.
👶 For kids: When you're picking up things or putting them together, that's gathering!
More Examples
Data gathering is a critical part of any scientific study.
The farmer finished the gathering of the ripe fruit.
How It's Used
"The gathering of the harvest."
"Data gathering is an essential step in market research."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
a gathering of...
Used to describe a group of people or things coming together.
"A gathering of friends at the beach."
From Middle English gaderen, from Old English *gædrian (West Saxon), *gadrian (Anglian), from *gadera (to gather), from Proto-Germanic *gadōrijaną (to bring together, collect).
The word 'gathering' has been used for centuries to denote meetings and collections, evolving alongside social and economic shifts.
Memory tip
Think of a group of people getting together to share their ideas or celebrate an occasion; a gathering brings people together.
Word Origin
"to bring together, collect"