Meaning of the word bevy in English

What does bevy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bevy

US /ˈbev.i/

UK /ˈbev.i/

a large group of people or things of a particular kind

Example:

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A bevy of reporters surrounded the celebrity.

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He was surrounded by a bevy of beautiful women.

Synonym:

group crowd flock herd swarm

a group of larks or quail

Example:

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A bevy of quail scattered as we approached.

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We spotted a bevy of larks soaring in the sky.

Synonym:

covey flock