Flock
/flɑːk/noun
A group of birds, sheep, or goats.
The farmer herded his flock of sheep back to the barn.
Often appears as...
- flock of birds
- flock of sheep
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Not for Singles
Use 'flock' for groups, not individual birds or animals.
We watched a flock of geese fly overhead.
Pro Tip 2/3Specific Animals
'Flock' is typically used for birds and some animals like sheep or goats.
A flock of sparrows landed in the garden.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Setting
'Flock' suggests animals in a natural or rural setting, rather than a zoo or home.
She keeps a flock of chickens on her farm.
Compare with
assemblagecolonycongregationgathergroupherdpackswarm
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