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Gathering (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of gathering something.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The gathering of signatures for the petition was a slow process but eventually successful.
  • She enjoyed the gathering of seashells on the beach and displaying them in her room.
  • The company is involved in the gathering of data on consumer behavior and preferences.
  • The act of gathering firewood for the winter months was a laborious task for the villagers.
  • The artist spent years on the gathering of rare materials for her intricate sculptures.

Synonyms

  • Gather

Hypernyms

  • Collection
  • Assembling
  • Aggregation

Hyponyms

  • Harvest
  • Centralization
  • Harvest Home

Related Words

  • Gather (verb)

Meaning 2

Sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Gather

Hypernyms

  • Sewing

Related Words

  • Gather (verb)

Meaning 3

The social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The gathering of protesters in the city square was a peaceful one, with no incidents reported.
  • The community center was the site of a weekly gathering for seniors, where they could socialize and play games.
  • The gathering of world leaders at the summit was seen as a crucial step towards resolving the global crisis.
  • The church was the venue for a joyful gathering of friends and family to celebrate the couple's wedding.
  • The gathering of students in the quad was a spontaneous one, sparked by a surprise concert by a popular band.

Synonyms

  • Assembly
  • Assemblage

Hypernyms

  • Group Action

Hyponyms

  • Mobilisation
  • Convening
  • Coming Together
  • Calling Together
  • Mobilization
  • Convention
  • Congregation
  • Concentration
  • Convocation
  • Congregating
  • Meeting

Related Words

  • Gather (verb)

Meaning 4

A group of persons together in one place.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The gathering of friends and family at the wedding was a joyful occasion.
  • A large gathering of protesters marched through the city streets to express their discontent.
  • The community center was the site of a weekly gathering for seniors to play cards and socialize.
  • The gathering of world leaders at the summit was a historic moment for international diplomacy.
  • The holiday dinner was a traditional gathering for the extended family to come together and share stories.

Synonyms

  • Assemblage

Hyponyms

  • Sextette
  • Crew
  • Entourage
  • Year
  • Social Affair
  • Gang
  • Grade
  • Foursome
  • Eightsome
  • Form
  • Bunch
  • Suite
  • Octette
  • Retinue
  • Sevensome
  • Sixsome
  • Fivesome
  • Group Meeting
  • Cast Of Characters
  • Dramatis Personae
  • Mass Meeting
  • Quintette
  • Trinity
  • Septette
  • Concourse
  • Throng
  • Course
  • Quartette
  • Threesome
  • Triad

Related Words

  • Gather (verb)
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