Gathering ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Gathering ( noun )

1. A collection of people or things brought together in one place.
2. An act of bringing people or things together.
3. A social event where people come together.

Origin:

From middle english gaderinge, from old english gaderung "assembly, collection", from proto-germanic *gadarungijō "gathering".

Examples:

1. The gathering was a great success.
2. There was a large gathering of people in the park.
3. The gathering of evidence took several months.
4. The annual family gathering was held at the grandparents' house.
5. She was nervous about attending the gathering of strangers.

(As a verb)

Gathering ( verb )

1. A collection of people or things brought together in one place.
2. An act of bringing people or things together.
3. A social event where people come together.

Origin:

From middle english gaderinge, from old english gaderung "assembly, collection", from proto-germanic *gadarungijō "gathering".

Examples:

1. The gathering was a great success.
2. There was a large gathering of people in the park.
3. The gathering of evidence took several months.
4. The annual family gathering was held at the grandparents' house.
5. She was nervous about attending the gathering of strangers.