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gathering
[ gath-er-ing ]
noun
- an assembly or meeting.
Synonyms:
- an assemblage of people; group or crowd.
Synonyms: , , ,
- a collection, assemblage, or compilation of anything.
- the act of a person or thing that gathers.
- something that is gathered together.
- an inflamed and suppurating swelling.
Synonyms: , ,
- (in a flue, duct, or the like) a tapered section forming a transition between two sections, one of which has a greater area than the other.
- Bookbinding. a section in a book, usually a sheet cut into several leaves.
gathering
/ ˈɡæðəɪŋ /
noun
- a group of people, things, etc, that are gathered together; assembly
- sewing a gather or series of gathers in material
- the formation of pus in a boil
- the pus so formed
- printing an informal name for section
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gathering1
Example Sentences
The renovations revealed Tuesday include a five-story grand entrance and community gathering space; new and expanded concession areas to shorten lines; new and renovated suites and luxury seats; and three new parking garages.
It has completed the process of gathering evidence and was due to hear closing submissions before Lord Bracadale begins the task of reaching his conclusions.
Victor I called the very first Roman Synod - a gathering of Church leaders - to resolve the impasse.
The attack came just before Canada's federal election on 28 April, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel large gatherings of Liberal Party supporters in Calgary and Richmond.
In Scotland, where she usually runs, she says there are normally a few hundred people gathering to watch.
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