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holiday gathering
/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ ˌɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
[/ˈhɒl.ɪ.deɪ ˌɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/]
festive get-together
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A meeting of family or friends to celebrate a holiday together.
Example
The annual holiday gathering brought three generations of the family around one long, noisy table.
The annual holiday gathering brought three generations of the family around one long, noisy table.
Etymology
'Holiday' from Old English 'haligdæg' (holy day) plus 'gathering'.
How & Where It’s Used
Refers to festive seasonal meetups such as those at Christmas or New Year.