B2nounsocietyrelationships
US/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
a meeting of people for a social or special purpose
In context
We are hosting a small gathering at the restaurant for her retirement.
Large public gatherings were banned during the storm.
The annual family gathering is held at a banquet hall downtown.
Words that go with gathering
noun + noun
- family gatheringThe family gathering lasted until midnight.
adjective + noun
- social gatheringThe hall is perfect for a social gathering.
- small gatheringA small gathering is easier to organize.
- public gatheringPublic gatherings need a permit.
verb + noun
- hold a gatheringThey hold a gathering every spring.
- attend a gatheringOver two hundred guests attended the gathering.
noun + preposition
- gathering of friendsIt was a warm gathering of friends and colleagues.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
make a gatheringCorrect: hold a gathering