Gathering: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

Word origin

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.