gatherings
word · lemma: gathering
Definition
Events where people come together for a purpose, like parties, meetings, celebrations, or discussions.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for social or formal events with several people. Common collocations: 'family gatherings', 'social gatherings'. Rarely used for very small or impersonal meetings. Often plural, as in 'large gatherings'.
Spanish: reuniones - encuentrosPortuguese (BR): encontros - reuniõesPortuguese (PT): encontros - reuniõesChinese (Simplified): 聚会 - 集会Chinese (Traditional): 聚會 - 集會Hindi: समारोह - मिलनArabic: تجمعات - لقاءات
Example Sentences
Our family has gatherings every summer.
basic
Large gatherings are not allowed during the pandemic.
basic
She enjoys social gatherings with friends.
basic
The park was full of small gatherings celebrating the festival.
natural
He avoids large gatherings because he’s shy around new people.
natural
Work gatherings can be fun if everyone gets along.
natural