flocking

noun

flock·​ing ˈflä-kiŋ How to pronounce flocking (audio)
Synonyms of flockingnext
: a design in flock

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Elsewhere, Toyota has added flocking to the instrument panel and A-pillar trim to reduce windshield glare. Utkarsh Sood june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026 The kit includes an AirPod cleaning pen with a silicone clip, a flocking sponge and brush, a keyboard key extractor and a screen cleaner spray. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 Cocoon provides comfort through soft, cozy textures achieved by brushing and flocking. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 16 Apr. 2026 However, many TikTok viewers have taken sides, with some flocking to comments sections to state their allegiances. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flocking

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flocking was circa 1874

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“Flocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flocking. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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