collective noun

noun

: a noun such as "team" or "flock" that refers to a group of people or things

Examples of collective noun in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Devising constitutions, or fundamental laws, is so elemental to human society that the collective noun might be a constitution of humans. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Since then, flamboyances of flamingos—the collective noun for the birds—have competed with oranges to symbolize the state. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026

This collective noun was earned because owls' solemn expressions resembled elderly politicians debating in dark rooms, says Cassill. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026

What’s perhaps most beautiful (in addition to learning that the collective noun for butterflies is a kaleidoscope)? — Longreads, 1 Mar. 2024

Duranies — the enduring collective noun for Duran Duran fans — had hoped for an on-stage reunion with Taylor and his former bandmates, the first in 17 years. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2023

Rushdie stood to say hello, and Rickman commented that there should be a collective noun for their table. — Dwight Garner, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2022

Siegfried & Roy’s streak—one collective noun for a group of tigers; another is ambush—began in 1983 with the acquisition of three white cubs, imported from India via the Cincinnati Zoo. — Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2022

Rhymes for collective noun

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown