Meaning & use
flock
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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