An assembly or meeting, especially a social or festive one or one held for a specific purpose. The annual family gathering was held at the park this year.
The act or process of collecting or accumulating something. The gathering of evidence took several weeks.
A localized swelling of pus; an abscess (archaic). He had to see the doctor about a painful gathering on his arm.
A series of small folds in cloth produced by drawing the fabric together with stitches; a ruche or shirring. The dress features delicate gathering at the waist.