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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Conversely, repeating plants, groupings, colors, and shapes throughout your front yard landscaping creates a rhythm that draws your eye through a space. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 The grouping can be explosive offensively but, with Pastrnak’s and Geekie’s defensive deficiencies, the line can and has gotten hemmed in their own zone. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 New York native Cameron Young and the reigning champion McIlroy will be paired together as the final grouping of the 90th playing of the Masters, with both golfers at 11 under. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 17 Apr. 2026.

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