cluster
//ˈklʌstər//
Noun
clusterSingular
clustersPlural
1
A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together
A cluster of stars shone brightly in the night sky.
2
A group of stars, galaxies, or other celestial objects that are close together in space
The Pleiades is a famous star cluster visible in the night sky.
3
A group of successive consonants in a word or syllable
The word 'strength' contains a consonant cluster of five letters.
Synonym
Verb
clusterPresent tense
clusteredPast tense
clusteredPast participle
clusteringPresent participle
clustersThird-person singular
1
To form or gather into a group or groups
The students clustered around the teacher to hear the announcement.
2
To be or come together in a cluster or clusters
The children clustered around the teacher to hear the story.