cluster 1 of 2

noun

ˈklə-stər How to pronounce cluster (audio)
Definition of clusternext
1
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit a cluster of stars in the southern sky

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in grouping
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit a small cluster of reporters waited by the courthouse door

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cluster

2 of 2

verb

1
as in to gather
to come together into one body or place the mice clustered together into a small burrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group all the cottages are clustered on one end of the lake

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cluster
Noun
The cluster of storms is expected to be similar to the July 4th storms complex that moved through the region, which knocked out power, according to the weather service. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cluster cases of a parasitic illness across 17 states, including Texas. — Rachel Royster july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Verb
Aphids cluster on the undersides of leaves, and spider mites create webbing under the leaves. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 By mid-afternoon Friday, dozens of fans clustered near MSG as black SUVs and vans with tinted windows, presumably filled with wedding attendees, turned the corner toward the stadium. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cluster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cluster
  1. batch
  2. grouping
  3. gather
  4. huddle
  5. array
  6. group
  7. converge
  8. crowd
Noun
  • One way to expedite feeding is to make a larger batch and store that in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Even with the pharmaceutical upgrade, early trials required a tedious, hands-on batch process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • India and Japan, along with the United States and Australia, are members of the Quad, a grouping that promotes cooperation on regional security, maritime issues and defense to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of grouping
Verb
  • Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • He was surrounded by beige pleather armchairs gathered around low tables adorned with silk flowers.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of gather
Verb
  • Locals have spotted groups of people in Korea jerseys huddled together, trying to decide what to order at In-N-Out.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The two men later huddled, in an encounter that hasn’t previously been reported.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of huddle
Noun
  • Transactions in the industry have become more complicated, creating the need for attorneys who can serve as one-stop shops on a wide array of issues.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of array
Noun
  • The musical sequel will center around a group of new teen girls who become the next Cheetah Girls, played by Leah Sava Jeffries, Carmen Sanchez, Kaileen Chang and Sophie Lennon.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • With both nights devolving into chaos, Brooks and the other guys decide to call it quits on this gender experiment and plan to infiltrate the girls’ night and merge groups.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of group
Verb
  • Roughly 350 officers from Newport Beach and 17 other agencies including Irvine, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol converged in the area.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Every highway expansion has induced new traffic; new trips materialize or converge.
    — Pete Harrison, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Definition of converge
Verb
  • Still others tend the fleet already in orbit, refueling, relocating, and extending the life of satellites, and clearing the debris that crowded orbits leave behind.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Backers argue that the bill would help relieve crowding at shelters, which are often underfunded by local governments.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of crowd

Browse Nearby Words

clunky
cluster
clustered
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Cluster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cluster. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on cluster

Nglish: Translation of cluster for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cluster

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10
See More

Popular

See More

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
banana-mirrored
Contradictory Words Quiz Pick out which word means one thing…and the opp...
See All