grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ 

1

: the act or process of combining in groups

2

: a set of objects combined in a group

a furniture grouping

Synonyms of grouping

• cluster
• batch
• collection
• bunch
• group
• array
• assemblage
• constellation
• set

Examples of grouping in a Sentence

They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace.

the grouping of English with other Germanic languages

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to run Stevenson inside, where the Broncos are a little softer than other areas against the run, especially versus groupings with six offensive linemen; a staple of the Pats’ recent game plans. —Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026

Macdonald’s scheme has evolved to combat McVay’s 11-personnel base, but the Rams head coach has mixed in some new elements this season that could put heavier personnel against the Seahawks’ preferred nickel grouping. —Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026

His personnel grouping preferences haven’t been entirely predictable this year. —Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

Someone in North Carolina bought the ticket that had numbers 11, 26, 27, 53, 55 and the Powerball of 12, a grouping of numbers worth $209 million. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grouping

• drooping
• hooping
• looping
• scooping
• snooping
• stooping
• swooping
• trooping
• whooping
• recouping
• regrouping