Flock

Quick meaning: Flock is a noun meaning A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.

Meaning

A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.

More Meanings

1. Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.
2. A large number of people.
3. (Christianity) A religious congregation.
4. (intransitive) To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.
5. (transitive, obsolete) To flock to; to crowd.
6. Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
7. A large number of animals associated together in a group; commonly used of sheep, but (dated) also used for goats, farmed animals, and a wide variety of animals.

Example Sentences

The heathen […] came to Nicanor by flocks.

People flocked to the cinema to see the new film.

But lapsed into so long a pause again / As half amazed, half frighted all his flock: [...]

What place the gods for our repose assigned. Friends daily flock; and scarce the kindly spring Began to clothe the ground

Word Forms

• flocks
• flocking
• flocked

Synonyms for flock

Depending on context, synonyms include bunch, gaggle, horde, host, legion, litter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include peck, batch, pot, hatful, stack, clump.

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