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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The grouping of all LVMH’s fragrance and cosmetics holdings under one executive’s purview came at a time when the beauty industry’s competitiveness was ramping up, especially as niche brands became hot commodities. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026 Along with Orion's other blue beacons, the belt stars form a loose stellar grouping called an association. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Belichick — as well as Kraft — was not a modern-era finalist, but in a separate, five-person grouping of which voters could only select three. Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026 The 2004 Saints playbook is a 146-page document full of formations, personnel groupings, alignments, shifts, motions, run plays, pass plays, protections, audibles and more. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grouping

Word History

First Known Use

1704, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 15 Feb. 2026.

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