gathering (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

Definition

A meeting or assembly of people, especially for a specific purpose or occasion.

Examples

• The political gathering attracted a large crowd.

• We attended a small gathering of friends for a birthday celebration.

• The conference included several informal networking gatherings.

How to Use gathering

gathering of (prepositional phrase)

Specifies what or who is in the group. — "A gathering of experts was convened to solve the problem."

social gathering (collocation)

A meeting of people for enjoyment or companionship. — "The party was a lively social gathering."

private gathering (collocation)

A meeting not open to the public. — "The wedding reception was a private gathering."

Synonyms of gathering

Words with a similar meaning to gathering:

• meeting
• assembly
• convention
• convocation

Antonyms of gathering

Words with the opposite meaning to gathering:

• solitude
• dispersion

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