flocking

noun

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

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There was no needle loss, but there was a lot of flocking that flaked off during the set up—but nothing my robo-vac couldn’t handle! Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025 The flocking is amazing, not too heavy yet sturdy. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025 The tips of the branches feature a slight flocking and pinecone accents, creating a snowy, wintry ambiance right in the comfort and warmth of your home. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025 The video has spread widely on social media, with many flocking to see the display in person, according to FNTV. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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