gathering

/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Increasing or coming together gradually.
    • A gathering crowd watched the street performer.
    • The gathering darkness made it hard to see the path.
    • The gathering storm forced everyone to take shelter.
noun
  1. A meeting or coming together of a group of people.
    • A small gathering of friends celebrated her birthday at the café.
    • There was a large gathering at the town square for the festival.
    • The family gathering brought together relatives from across the country.
  2. A collection or accumulation of things.
    • The museum displayed a gathering of ancient artifacts from the region.
    • A gathering of clouds on the horizon signaled an approaching storm.
    • There was a gathering of dust on the old bookshelf.