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cluster

[ˈklʌstər]

cluster Definition

  • 1a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together
  • 2a small metal or plastic container used to hold several cartridges or shotgun shells together

Using cluster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cluster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    A cluster of stars shone in the sky.

  • Example

    The grapes grew in large clusters.

  • Example

    A cluster of buildings surrounded the park.

  • Example

    She carried a cluster of balloons.

cluster Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cluster

Antonyms for cluster

Idioms Using cluster

  • to gather or form a group around someone or something

    Example

    The children clustered around the teacher to hear the story.

  • to gather or form a group together

    Example

    The birds clustered together on the power line.

  • a period of time when there is a lot of activity or work happening in a particular area or field

    Example

    The summer months are always a cluster of activity for the tourism industry.

Phrases with cluster

  • a bomb that releases many small bombs or bomblets over a wide area

    Example

    Cluster bombs are banned by many countries due to their indiscriminate nature.

  • a type of headache that is characterized by severe pain on one side of the head and is often accompanied by other symptoms such as eye watering and nasal congestion

    Example

    Cluster headaches can be debilitating and require medical treatment.

  • a sampling technique where the population is divided into groups or clusters and a random sample of those clusters is selected for analysis

    Example

    Cluster sampling is often used in social science research to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Origins of cluster

from Old English 'clyster', meaning 'a bunch, twig'

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Summary: cluster in Brief

The term 'cluster' [ˈklʌstər] refers to a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. It can refer to physical objects like stars, buildings, or balloons, or abstract concepts like headaches or sampling techniques. The phrase 'cluster around' denotes gathering around someone or something, while 'cluster of activity' refers to a period of high activity.