grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
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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Both artists are represented by landscapes, seascapes, portraits and family groupings. Robert Taylor, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 Hampton said the new grouping had to figure out some chemistry but eventually found a rhythym. Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Among the highlights is the complete library room designed by Pierre Chareau for the French Embassy pavilion presented by the Societé des artistes décorateurs, or Society of Decorative Artists, the leading French grouping of its time. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025 This included all four tight ends, with the Rams rolling out 12- and 13-personnel groupings with a lot of frequency against the Jaguars. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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