1
a
: a temporary combination of parties in a legislative assembly
b
: a group of legislators who act together for some common purpose irrespective of party lines
2
a
: a combination of persons, groups, or nations forming a unit with a common interest or purpose
a bloc of voters
b
: a group of nations united by treaty or agreement for mutual support or joint action
3
: a quantity, number, or section of things dealt with as a unit : block
… seeking to buy and sell a large bloc of shares …—
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Stuart WashingtonPotvin's outstanding bloc of games during his rookie campaign occurred during the 1993 playoffs.—Stan Fischler
Stan FischlerExamples of bloc in a Sentence
a voting bloc in the senate
a whole bloc of students got together to complain
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Once implemented, every low-value package entering the bloc would be subject to a customs charge.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
In last week's survey by the pollster, the president's approval rating with the voting bloc was 29 percent, same as the week prior.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
That’s particularly interesting as both companies have worked to expand their market share in the bloc in recent years.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
The federal government hopes to intervene in the case that accuses the California Legislature of racially gerrymandering the state’s congressional districts to favor Hispanic residents, who at 40% make up the largest voting bloc in the state.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
In last week's survey by the pollster, the president's approval rating with the voting bloc was 29 percent, same as the week prior.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
That’s particularly interesting as both companies have worked to expand their market share in the bloc in recent years.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
The federal government hopes to intervene in the case that accuses the California Legislature of racially gerrymandering the state’s congressional districts to favor Hispanic residents, who at 40% make up the largest voting bloc in the state.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Bloc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloc. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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bloc
noun
: a combination of persons, groups, or nations united by treaty, agreement, or common interest
a bloc of voters
Etymology
French, literally, "block"
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