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

• 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

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

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