Collective Nouns

Collective nouns are used to describe groups of certain things.

Herd: Used for large groups of herbivorous mammals, such as cows, elephants, and deer.

  • A herd of cows
  • A herd of cattle

School: Mainly for fish, but can also apply to other aquatic animals like dolphins and whales.

  • A school of fish

Fleet: Typically refers to a group of ships, but can also be used for vehicles like taxis or trucks.

  • A fleet of ships

Brood: Commonly used for birds, but can refer to any group of offspring born at the same time.

  • brood of chicks

Bundle: Refers to a collection of items tied together, often used for non-living things.

  • bundle of sticks

Bunch: Often used for fruits or flowers, but can apply to other groups of similar items.

  • bunch of flowers

Pack: Primarily used for predatory animals that hunt in groups, like wolves or dogs.

  • pack of wolves

Flock: Commonly used for birds and sheep.

  • flock of sheep