Clustered

/ˈklʌstərd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense and past participle of cluster; to gather or come together in a group.
The stars clustered together in the night sky, creating a dazzling display.
To group or arrange items closely together.
The flowers were clustered in a beautiful bouquet, showcasing their vibrant colors.
To come together around a specific point or focus.
The children clustered around the campfire, eager to hear stories.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'clustere', from Old English 'clyster', which means 'to come together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cluster of grapes
A tight grouping of multiple grapes on a single stem.
cluster headache
A severe, one-sided headache that occurs in groups or clusters.
data clusters
Groups of data points in a dataset.

Related Words

cluster
A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.
clustering
The act of grouping or arranging in clusters.
clustered arrangement
An arrangement where items are closely grouped together.

Slang Meanings

To be in a tight social group.
They clustered around the food table at the party.
To experience multiple things happening at once.
Work has clustered this week with all these deadlines.