grouping

noun

group·​ing ˈgrü-piŋ How to pronounce grouping (audio)
Synonyms of groupingnext
1
: the act or process of combining in groups
2
: a set of objects combined in a group
a furniture grouping

Examples of grouping in a Sentence

They arranged the furniture in a grouping around the fireplace. the grouping of English with other Germanic languages
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Fuel accounts for roughly 15% to 30% of the total cost of food, according to the Independent Grocers Alliance, a grouping of 7,500 global supermarkets. Mae Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 Twenty of the panels were accumulators with the same design, so the students started with these, then worked through smaller groupings of panels. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026 Grab a grouping of these loungers to enjoy while entertaining friends and family. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grouping was in 1704

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“Grouping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouping. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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