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gathering

 

[ ˈɡaðərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social event

A gathering is a social event where people come together, usually for a specific purpose such as a party, meeting, or celebration. It involves a group of individuals assembling in one place to interact, socialize, and engage in activities.

Synonyms

assembly, get-together, meeting.

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Word Description / Examples
gathering

Used for informal or formal events where people come together for a social reason.

  • We are having a family gathering this weekend.
  • The gathering at the park included music and dancing.
meeting

Usually refers to a formal or business-related event where people discuss specific topics or make decisions.

  • We have a staff meeting every Monday.
  • The meeting lasted for over two hours as they debated on the new policy.
assembly

Typically used in formal or official contexts where a group of people come together for a specific purpose.

  • The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
  • There was an emergency assembly of the board members.
get-together

Used for informal social events, usually among friends or family.

  • Let's have a get-together at my place this Friday.
  • We had a small get-together with some old friends.

Examples of usage

  • The family gathering for Thanksgiving dinner was a warm and joyful occasion.
  • There will be a gathering of industry professionals at the conference next week.
  • People from different cultures come together at the annual cultural gathering in the city.
  • The political gathering was held in support of the candidate running for office.
  • At the gathering, everyone shared stories and laughed together.

Translations

Translations of the word "gathering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reunião

🇮🇳 सभा

🇩🇪 Versammlung

🇮🇩 pertemuan

🇺🇦 зібрання

🇵🇱 zgromadzenie

🇯🇵 集会 (しゅうかい)

🇫🇷 réunion

🇪🇸 reunión

🇹🇷 toplantı

🇰🇷 모임

🇸🇦 اجتماع

🇨🇿 shromáždění

🇸🇰 zhromaždenie

🇨🇳 集会 (jíhuì)

🇸🇮 zbor

🇮🇸 samkoma

🇰🇿 жиналыс

🇬🇪 შეხვედრა

🇦🇿 toplantı

🇲🇽 reunión

Etymology

The word 'gathering' has its origins in Old English, derived from the verb 'gaderian' meaning 'to bring or come together'. Over time, it evolved to represent the act of assembling people or things in one place. The concept of gatherings has been a fundamental part of human social interaction throughout history, serving as a means of connection, celebration, and communication.

See also: gather, gathered, gatherer, gatherings.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,021, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.