Meaning & Definition of Flock in English
Flock
Pronunciation:
/flɒk/Part of Speech:
noun, verbPlural:
flocksMeaning and Definition of Flock
1. Primary Definition
A group of birds or animals that live or move together.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: A group of birds or animals of the same kind that assemble or move together.
Example Sentence: A flock of geese flew over the lake.
Definition: A group of people, especially when considered as a group under a leader.
Example Sentence: The shepherd led his flock to greener pastures.
Definition: To gather in a crowd or group.
Example Sentence: Students flocked to the auditorium for the concert.
Definition: To add or attach to something in a mass.
Example Sentence: They often flock to new trends in fashion.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English 'flok', of uncertain origin.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- flock together: To gather or come together as a group.
- a flock of sheep: Specifically refers to a group of sheep.
- flock to: To gather in large numbers.
Translations
- Spanish: manada
- French: troupeau
- German: Herde
- Russian: стая
Related Words
- herd: A large group of animals, especially cattle.
- swarm: A large or dense group of insects or animals, especially flying ones.
- gaggle: A group of geese or a collection of people.
Slang Meanings of flock
Meaning: To follow a trend or popular opinion.
Example Sentence: Everyone is flocking to that new restaurant downtown.
Meaning: To gather together in large numbers for a particular purpose.
Example Sentence: Fans flocked to the stadium for the championship game.