Gathering meaning

What does “gathering” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gathering” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a group of persons together in one place.

gathering

noun

  1. a group of persons together in one place

    Synonymsassemblage
  2. the social act of assembling

    “they demanded the right of assembly”

  3. the act of gathering something

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

    Synonymsgather

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University