Meaning & use

huddle

verb·Everyday

To crowd together closely, typically for warmth, protection, or privacy.

See it in a sentence

The hikers huddled under a rock ledge until the storm passed.

Employees huddled around the manager's desk to hear the surprise announcement.

A note on using this word

As a noun, a huddle can also mean a brief, informal meeting, as football players hold before a play.

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Words with an opposite meaning

disperse

Another way to use it

2. noun

A brief, close gathering of people to talk or plan something quickly.

The coaches called a quick huddle to decide the next play.

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