Gathering
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An assembly or meeting of people brought together for a common purpose. Gathering describes the act of coming together or collecting things.
“The family gathering celebrated the couple's golden wedding anniversary.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡæ.ðə.rɪŋ/
Syllables
gath·er·ing
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Antonyms
disassembly
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Wordle
Two G's and three A's; -ING ending with GATH- start
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; H (4pts) and two G's add moderate value
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