cluster — a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklʌstər/
Example Sentences
- My pimples always cluster on my face right before important dates.
- The village was a small cluster of houses nestled in the valley.
- Tourists always cluster around the free Wi-Fi spots like bees to honey.
cluster
NOUN[/ˈklʌstər/]
a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together
A small cluster of lights appeared in the distance through the heavy fog.
The data cluster stored thousands of connected systems in one central network. (cluster = CLOSE + stars → a cluster is many separate things packed CLOSE together like a STAR cluster in space)
The rescue cluster quickly mustered together while the emergency adjuster coordinated the disaster response.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'clyster' and Middle English 'cluster', likely derived from the Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to clump or bunch together', related to 'clot' and 'cling'.
Breakdown
clust- (to bunch/clump together) + -er (noun suffix indicating a group or collection) = cluster
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pimples always cluster on my face right before important dates.”
“The village was a small cluster of houses nestled in the valley.”
“Tourists always cluster around the free Wi-Fi spots like bees to honey.”
“The data showed a clear cluster of high scores in the science section.”
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