Meaning & use
gathering
A meeting or assembly of people brought together for a shared purpose.
See it in a sentence
The family held a small gathering to welcome the new baby.
Hundreds attended the gathering to hear the visiting speaker discuss climate policy.
A note on using this word
Gathering usually suggests a less formal event than "conference" or "ceremony."
Words with a similar meaning
assemblymeeting
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