flock

noun
UK: /flɒk/
US: /flɑːk/

  1. A group of birds, sheep, or goats.

    1. A flock of birds flew south for the winter.
    2. The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep in the meadow near the river.

  2. A large number of people.

    1. A flock of tourists visited the museum this morning.
    2. During the sale, a large flock of shoppers gathered at the store entrance.

Synonyms

group herd swarm crowd gather congregate
flock verb

  1. To gather or move in a crowd.

    1. People flock to the beach in the summer.
    2. Tourists flock to see the Eiffel Tower when they visit Paris.

  2. To cover a surface with soft material.

    1. The company used a machine to flock the wallpaper with fibers.
    2. She decided to flock the Christmas tree with artificial snow for a festive look.
flock adjective

  1. Covered with short fibers to create a velvet-like texture.

    1. The box had a flock lining to protect the jewelry inside.
    2. The company used flock material for a pleasant texture on the dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flock" in English means: A group of birds, sheep, or goats., A large number of people..

The phonetic transcription of "flock" is /flɒk/ in British English and /flɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flock": group, herd, swarm, crowd, gather, congregate.

Example usage of "flock": "A flock of birds flew south for the winter.". More examples on the page.