Synonyms of gatherings

gatherings

noun

plural of gathering

1

as in assemblies

a body of people come together in one place

the President spoke before the gathering of student leaders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assemblies
• conferences
• meetings
• assemblages
• congregations
• audiences
• convocations
• panels
• synods
• ingatherings
• musters
• crowds
• throngs
• rallies
• markets
• symposia
• companies
• coteries
• swarms
• flocks
• caucuses
• gangs
• forums
• houses
• consorts
• multitudes
• hordes
• grandstands
• packs
• galleries
• legions
• mobs
• rabbles
• presses
• crushes
• rabblements

2

as in meetings

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose

attended a gathering for descendants of people who came to America on the Mayflower

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meetings
• conventions
• assemblies
• conclaves
• congresses
• conferences
• get-togethers
• workshops
• councils
• synods
• rallies
• seminars
• convocations
• sessions
• demonstrations
• discussions
• conversations
• caucuses
• huddles
• dialogues
• clinics
• summits
• negotiations
• discourses
• cabinets
• interviews
• audiences
• forums
• talks
• symposia
• confabs
• roundtables
• palavers
• parleys
• round-robins

3

as in accumulations

a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time

a great gathering of dust under the bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accumulations
• collections
• mixtures
• assemblages
• masses
• piles
• jumbles
• cumulations
• mixes
• pileups
• assortments
• lodgments
• accretions
• cumuli
• heaps
• conglomerates
• medleys
• conglomerations
• congeries
• potpourris
• hoards
• agglomerates
• aggregations
• supplies
• litters
• aggregates
• agglomerations
• mélanges
• hodgepodges
• mishmashes
• funds
• hashes
• inventories
• sums
• totalities
• hotchpotches
• stockpiles
• clutters
• caches
• nest eggs
• motleys
• backlogs
• stores
• kitties
• reserves
• stocks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gatherings

To that end, shoppers may encounter wine tastings, vinyl-listening sessions, and community gatherings — all proof that Malczewski is eager to evolve. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks or easy weekday meals, and easily adaptable with different beans and cheeses. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026

To deepen engagement, nonprofits should also create opportunities for donors to connect directly with beneficiaries through volunteer projects or informal gatherings. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

If symptoms develop, officials urge infected people to stay at home and avoid school, work and any gatherings. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

If symptoms develop, people should stay at home and avoid school, work and any gatherings. — Ema Sasic, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Severe storms and flooding can make travel unsafe or impossible, preventing people from leaving their homes, reaching family or attending social gatherings. — Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Plus, its 8-quart capacity is perfect for large family meals, gatherings, potlucks, and big batch cooking. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

The Fed has already scheduled its meetings for the remainder of 2026 — with gatherings set for September, October and December — and for 2027. — Enda Curran, Fortune, 31 July 2026