Meaning & use

flock

noun·Everyday

A group of birds, sheep, or goats that live, feed, or travel together.

See it in a sentence

A flock of geese flew south in a V-formation as winter approached.

The shepherd counted his flock of sheep before leading them back to the barn.

A note on using this word

Flock traditionally refers to birds or certain livestock, while herd is used for larger animals such as cattle or elephants.

Words with a similar meaning

herdflight

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To gather or move somewhere in a large group.

Tourists flocked to the beach as soon as the sun came out.

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