gathering — An assembly or meeting, especially of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An assembly or meeting, especially of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The pizza gathering turned into a battle when someone ordered pineapple topping.
- She's excellent at gathering gossip but terrible at keeping secrets.
- The annual company gathering was postponed due to bad weather.
gathering
NOUN[/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/]
An assembly or meeting, especially of people
An assembly or meeting, especially of people
Too much blathering ruins the gathering and fathering!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'gædrung,' a noun form built from the verb 'gather' (to collect or assemble) combined with the gerundial suffix '-ing.' Originally denoting the act of bringing things or people together, it has remained relatively stable in form and meaning throughout English history.
Breakdown
gather (to collect, assemble) + -ing (gerundial/nominalizing suffix forming nouns from verbs). The '-ing' suffix transforms the verb into a noun representing the action or result of gathering.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza gathering turned into a battle when someone ordered pineapple topping.”
“She's excellent at gathering gossip but terrible at keeping secrets.”
“The annual company gathering was postponed due to bad weather.”
“Gathering courage, he finally asked her out on a date.”
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