flock

flock · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A group of birds, sheep, or goats gathered or moving together.

  2. 2.

    A large number of people or things.

  3. 3.

    A congregation of Christians under the guidance of a pastor.

  4. 4.

    (as verb) To gather or move in large numbers.

Forms

plural: flocks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    birds of a feather flock together — people with similar interests tend to gather
  • •
    a flock of — a large group of

Related words

Antonyms: individual, loner
See also: congregation, herd, swarm
Synonyms: congregation, group, herd

Etymology

From Old English flocc ("a group of people, band, troop"), of Germanic origin.