Meaning of the word cluster in English

What does cluster mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cluster

US /ˈklʌs.tɚ/
UK /ˈklʌs.tər/
"cluster" picture

Noun

a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together

Example:
There was a cluster of stars visible in the night sky.
A small cluster of houses stood on the hillside.

Verb

form a group or cluster

Example:
The children clustered around the teacher.
The tourists clustered together for a photo.