List of Collective Nouns PDF

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List of Collective Nouns - Summary

Collective nouns are special words that, though treated as singular, describe a group of people, places, things, or ideas. An interesting variety of collective nouns exist, and using the right one makes your English writing and speaking more colorful. If you want to name a group of things while communicating, understanding collective nouns is key. You can download the PDF for a complete list below.

Understanding Collective Nouns

Collective nouns refer to groups or collections of individuals or objects. Knowing how to use collective nouns can really enhance your communication skills and enrich your vocabulary. They come in various forms, such as groups of animals, people, or even inanimate objects. For example, you have “a herd” of cattle, “a flock” of birds, “a team” of players, or “a library” of books.

Mastering collective nouns not only improves your writing and speaking abilities but also helps you express yourself more clearly. Using the right collective noun adds clarity and depth to your sentences. To further increase your knowledge, you can easily download the quality PDF from the link provided below.

Common Collective Nouns Used for People

Here are some examples of popular collective nouns used for people:

A class of pupils
A company of actors
A party of friends
A coven of witches
A crowd of spectators
A crew of sailors
A choir/group of singers
A team of athletes
A panel of judges
A huddle of lawyers
A bench of magistrates
A gang of thieves
A faculty of teachers
A bevy of girls
A host of friends
A mob of gangsters
A class of students
A crowd of people
A slate of candidates
A communion of saints
A group of friends
A host of angels
A patrol of policemen
A gang of laborers
A faculty of professors
A board of directors
A panel of experts

Common Collective Nouns Used for Animals

Here are some popular collective nouns used for animals:

A flock of birds	A herd of cattle	A school of fish
A pack of wolves	A pride of lions	A swarm of bees
A colony of ants	A litter of kittens	A swarm of locusts
A gaggle of geese	A pod of whales	A parliament of owls
A pack of dogs	A huddle of penguins	A congress of vultures
A crash of rhinos	A herd of bison	A run of salmon
A troop of monkeys	A litter of piglets	A herd of reindeer
A tower of giraffes	A stand of storks	A clutch of eggs
A cloud of bats	A flight of doves	A muster of peacocks

Interestingly, collective nouns that describe specific groups of animals are often called terms of venery.

Common Collective Nouns Used for Things

Here are some well-known collective nouns used for things:

A bouquet of flowers
A bunch of flowers
A fleet of ships
A forest of trees
A galaxy of stars
A raft of ducks
A pack of cards
A pair of shoes
A range of mountains
A wad of notes