gath·er·ing
ˈga-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈgat͟h-
plural gatherings
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: the collecting of food or raw materials from the wild
Hunting and gathering also added to the food supply. Wild fruits, berries and mollusks were gathered …—
Barbara A. Leitch
Barbara A. Leitch… peoples who raise domesticated animals and who do not depend on hunting, gathering, or the planting of their own crops …—Marvin Harris
Marvin Harris3
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: a gather in cloth
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: a suppurating swelling : abscess
gathering
2 of 2present participle of gather entry 1
Synonyms
Examples of gathering in a Sentence
Noun
I see my cousins only at occasional family gatherings.
dinner parties and other social gatherings
a gathering of political leaders
Recent Examples on the WebJesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
This celebration of faux realism reached its height at last month’s CERAWeek gathering, in Houston, a kind of Burning Man for people who burn fossil fuel.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
Take photos of people observing the eclipse and the scene of any eclipse gatherings.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Midway through his term, in June 2018, an IndyStar investigation unveiled allegations from four women, including a state representative, who said Hill groped them at a post-legislative session gathering at an Indianapolis bar.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The living and gathering areas are certainly commodious, but furnished to make residents and guests alike feel at home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, the romantic blues, greens, and cream colors of the flowers and greenery are perfect for a spring wedding, baby shower, or family gathering.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Now, what was once a celebration in a house with a big feast has become a crowded gathering in a tent for Al-Bayed and thousands of other Gazans.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
An argument at a gathering of car aficionados escalated to gunfire when several attendees began chasing each other on Interstate 85 north of Charlotte, North Carolina investigators say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
Noun
In addition to first aid, this gathering of the Zimbabwe guides will include refresher courses in shooting, tracking, stargazing, photography, and more.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
This celebration of faux realism reached its height at last month’s CERAWeek gathering, in Houston, a kind of Burning Man for people who burn fossil fuel.
—Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
Take photos of people observing the eclipse and the scene of any eclipse gatherings.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Midway through his term, in June 2018, an IndyStar investigation unveiled allegations from four women, including a state representative, who said Hill groped them at a post-legislative session gathering at an Indianapolis bar.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The living and gathering areas are certainly commodious, but furnished to make residents and guests alike feel at home.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Instead, the romantic blues, greens, and cream colors of the flowers and greenery are perfect for a spring wedding, baby shower, or family gathering.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Now, what was once a celebration in a house with a big feast has become a crowded gathering in a tent for Al-Bayed and thousands of other Gazans.
—Marwa Mouaki, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
An argument at a gathering of car aficionados escalated to gunfire when several attendees began chasing each other on Interstate 85 north of Charlotte, North Carolina investigators say.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Gathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gathering. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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