flocking

noun

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

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Indeed, the current moment, with its frothy spending and caravans of the young and brilliant flocking to the Bay Area, most closely resembles the period that led up to the Web 1.0 bubble. Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 The Chinese mill showcases the fabric’s versatility as loungewear and with details like flocking and check and striped constructions available in sulfur and reactive dye options. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025 The sweet series has caught the attention of a number of Instagram users, with many flocking to the comments to express their hope that Jack gets reunited with his owner soon. Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The difficulties were illustrated in particular during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic that saw people stuck at home flocking to Zoom. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 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 8 Sep. 2025.

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