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View synonyms for ingathering

ingathering

[ in-gath-er-ing ]

noun

  1. a gathering gather in, especially of farm products; harvest.
  2. a gathering gather together, as of persons; assembly.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ingathering1

First recorded in 1525–35; in- 1 + gathering

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Example Sentences

Here I remained some weeks; and the church was very much revived, and there was a large ingathering.

A year or two ago, we Methodists saw a great ingathering of souls, and because we had harvest we have let our plough rust.

It darkened all the summer days, and dulled all the usual mirth-making of the ingathering feasts.

When such concern for the perishing is manifested by the Church, there is sure to be a gracious ingathering.

We are wonderfully glad to see you and you see are all ready for another ingathering to-morrow.

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