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What makes up a bevy?
There’s no need to quail when confronted with a word of uncertain origins; some mysteries are simply destined to remain as such. Etymologists have a bevy of theories about the roots of bevy, for example, but little definitive evidence—and that’s okay! What we do know is that bevy emerged out of Middle English as the collective noun for a number of birds and mammals that were commonly hunted, including pheasants, partridges, roe deer, larks, and especially quail. Bevy is still used in this way today, not only for wild game but for gulls, hens, etc. But bevies are now most often composed of a great many people and things, as in “a bevy of reporters” or “a bevy of menu options.”
Examples of bevy in a Sentence
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Olsen joined a bevy of A-list guests for Jacquemus‘ showcase of the luxury fashion house’s fall 2026 collection, featuring men’s and women’s styles, on Sunday in Paris.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The luxe new accommodations offer up sweeping alpine views, a sprawling outdoor deck, and a bevy of luxe amenities.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Arlington Catholic forced a bevy of turnovers in the Spartans defensive zone to apply a long wave of pressure toward the end of the second, though, and Boczenowski took his turn potting a goal to neutralize it again.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bevy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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