cluster
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1clus·ter

noun \ˈkləs-tər\

Definition of CLUSTER

: a number of similar things that occur together: as
a : two or more consecutive consonants or vowels in a segment of speech
b : a group of buildings and especially houses built close together on a sizable tract in order to preserve open spaces larger than the individual yard for common recreation
c : an aggregation of stars or galaxies that appear close together in the sky and are gravitationally associated
d : a larger than expected number of cases of disease (as leukemia) occurring in a particular locality, group of people, or period of time
clus·tery \-t(ə-)rē\ adjective

Examples of CLUSTER

  1. a cluster of cottages along the shore
  2. A small cluster of people had gathered at the scene of the accident.

Origin of CLUSTER

Middle English, from Old English clyster; akin to Old English clott clot
First Known Use: before 12th century

2cluster

verb
clus·teredclus·ter·ing \-t(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of CLUSTER

transitive verb
1
: to collect into a cluster <cluster the tents together>
2
: to furnish with clusters
intransitive verb
: to grow, assemble, or occur in a cluster <they clustered around the fire>

Examples of CLUSTER

  1. The children clustered around the storyteller.
  2. <the mice clustered together into a small burrow>

First Known Use of CLUSTER

14th century

clus·ter

noun \ˈkləs-tər\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CLUSTER

: a larger than expected number of cases of disease (as leukemia) occurring in a particular locality, group of people, or period of time

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