flock
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: flocks · flocking · flocked
Sense 1
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
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.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “flock” mean?
A number of birds together in a group, such as those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
Is “flock” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.