gaggle

noun gag·gle \ ˈga-gəl \

Definition of gaggle

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

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Examples of gaggle in a Sentence

a noisy gaggle of photographers

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Of course, a gaggle of conservative Christian pastors congregated to denounce the denunciations of 45.

— michael arceneaux, Essence.com, "Trump's Black Supporters Are Just As Delusional As His White Ones," 24 Aug. 2017
That's how actor/director Ray Milland and company billed this cheaply made but ahead-of-its-time post-apocalyptic flick from American International Pictures, which also distributed a gaggle of Roger Corman films.

— ben flanagan, AL.com, "17 nuclear war and post-apocalyptic films to watch...you know, for no reason," 10 Aug. 2017
Should Mr Macron get his wishes for institutional changes to the euro zone, its political heft could leave the gaggle of non-members looking like an afterthought.

— The Economist, "Emmanuel Macron is revitalising the European Union—and dividing it," 20 July 2017
Tim Jernigan, Derek Barnett, Chris Long — will take some pressure off the back end, that McLeod and the other starting safety, defensive leader Malcolm Jenkins, can make up for a young and unheralded gaggle of corners.

— les bowen, Philly.com, "Secondary looms as Eagles' primary concern," 20 July 2017
The 24-year-old culinary student and frequent protester of Venezuela’s authoritarian government was among a birthday party that also included a television host, a baseball agent and a gaggle of business owners.

— andrew rosati, Bloomberg.com, "The Manhattan of Venezuela Parties Against a Backdrop of Crisis," 19 July 2017
She was flanked by a gaggle of summer campers, county employees, police and local and state representatives.

— charles rabin, miamiherald, "‘Bullets don’t have eyes,’ leaders say, and plead with public to lock up guns July 4," 3 July 2017
Buyer beware All those cheap airfares come with a gaggle of rules, regulations and fees that vary among airlines.

— joe taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Airfares are cheap right now," 30 June 2017
The gaggle of cyclists lunching in front of Venti’s Café, 325 Court St. N.E., testified to the street tacos, and this quick, informal spot evoked a healthy aura.

— bill thorness, The Seattle Times, "Pedals ho! Exploring a new Oregon Trail of ales," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of gaggle

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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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gaggle

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Definition of gaggle for English Language Learners

: a group of geese : a flock of geese
: a group of people

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gaggle

noun gag·gle \ ˈga-gəl \

Definition of gaggle for Students

1 :a group of animals and especially a flock of geese

2 :a group of people

a gaggle of tourists

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