grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
Synonyms of groupingnext
1
: the act or process of combining in groups
2
: a set of objects combined in a group
a furniture grouping

Examples of grouping in a Sentence

They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace. the grouping of English with other Germanic languages
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From January 14, 2026, an individual ticket for visitors from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) — a grouping of nations that comprises the European Union member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway — will cost 32 euros ($37), a 45% increase on current prices. Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Dec. 2025 Does that grouping seem advantageous or not, in your view? Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025 What Happens Next The United States, China and the ASEAN regional grouping are all likely to appeal to both sides to stop fighting and abide by their ceasefire agreement. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025 Quickly, that plan framed some of the most diverse tape this offense has produced all season, with eight different personnel groupings, including those with six offensive linemen, and run-game wrinkles that featured one direct snap to Rhamondre Stevenson. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grouping was in 1704

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“Grouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouping. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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