gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈga-gəl 

1

: flock

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight compare skein

2

: a group, aggregation, or cluster lacking organization

a gaggle of reporters and photographers

3

: an indefinite number

participated in a gaggle of petty crimes

Examples of gaggle in a Sentence

a noisy gaggle of photographers

Recent Examples on the Web

But in recent weeks, a gaggle of American startups have started releasing competitive homegrown alternatives to Chinese open source AI models, Forbes reported. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

As for the Russell incident, the Mercedes driver attempted to overtake Hamilton as the gaggle of cars approached Turn 5. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Nolan delivers one fantastical set piece after another to test Matt Damon’s Odysseus, while keeping the audience equally compelled by the palace intrigue back at Ithaca as Anne Hathaway’s Penelope holds off a brutish gaggle of suitors. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

In 2024, the Kardashian-Jenners rang in Shannon’s 90th birthday in style, with a party attended by a gaggle from the family’s youngest generation. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

derivative of gaggle "to cackle," going back to Middle English gagelyn, of imitative origin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gaggle

• haggle
• straggle
• vagal

Kids Definition

gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈgag-əl 

1

: flock entry 1 sense 1

especially : a flock of geese when not in flight

2

: an unorganized group

a gaggle of reporters