Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for gathering. Search instead for gatuserveringen.
Definitions

gathering

[gath-er-ing] / ˈgæð ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
assemblage, accumulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
association caucus collection conclave conference congregation convention crowd function group mass meeting party throng
STRONG
acquisition affair aggregate aggregation band body bunch clambake company concentration concourse congress convocation crush drove flock gain heap herd horde huddle junction knot levy meet muster parley pile rally roundup society stock stockpile swarm turnout union
WEAK
get-together social function
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division separation
STRONG
dispersal individual loss one scattering

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

After gathering initial evidence, including tip-offs, we sent undercover reporters to investigate how willing immigration advisers were to help people make up false asylum claims.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“The home has since nurtured three generations of artists, remaining a beloved gathering spot for Greenwich Village’s most celebrated creative minds,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Matisse: The Pursuit of Harmony” is a stunning gathering of more than 40 paintings, drawings and sculptures from 1900 to 1946.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Other local media reports said the gathering took place after being advertised on TikTok.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Never use more effort than you need when gathering food.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Vocabulary lists containing gathering

Spelling Practice 2, Unit 5

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!