Gathering

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/

Full definition of gathering

Noun

1. A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists.
2. A group of people or things.A gathering of fruit.
3. (bookbinding) A section, a group of bifolios, or sheets of paper, stacked together and folded in half.This gathering machine forms the backbone of a bookbinding operation.
4. A charitable contribution; a collection.
5. A tumor or boil suppurated or maturated; an abscess.

Verb

1. present continuous of gather; collecting or bringing togetherShe enjoyed gathering wildflowers.