flock
Translation
group of birds or sheep, large group of people, a priest's congregation
Examples
A flock of sheep was in the field.
A flock of sheep was in the field.
A flock of birds flew overhead.
A flock of birds flew overhead.
Tourists arrived in flocks.
Tourists arrived in flocks.
Grammar Patterns
a flock of ((animals/people)) a group of animals or people A flock of tourists arrived at the museum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: herd, swarm, crowd, group
Etymology
From Old English 'flocc' meaning a group or company.
Memory Tips
A 'flock' of birds all fly in the same direction. People can 'flock' to a popular place too.