flock

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a group of sheep or goats kept together.

n. a group of small livestock, typically sheep or goats, kept under the care of a person or dog.

“The farmer led his flock of sheep to the green grass on the hill.”

“The shepherd spent the summer months moving his flock across the high mountain pastures to ensure they had sufficient grazing material.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion Literary

n. the people who belong to a particular church or follow a religious leader.

n. a congregation of faithful believers under the spiritual guidance of a pastor or priest.

“The priest spoke warmly to his flock during the Sunday morning service.”

“The bishop traveled throughout the rural diocese to offer support and guidance to his growing flock of parishioners.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to go to a place in large numbers because something interesting is happening there.

v. to congregate or move in great numbers toward a specific location or event.

“Thousands of fans flock to the city every year for the music festival.”

“Tourists flock to the coastal village every summer, drawn by the pristine beaches and the reputation of the local seafood restaurants.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical

n. small pieces of wool or cotton used to stuff pillows or decorate wallpaper.

n. short fibers of wool, cotton, or rayon used for stuffing upholstery or creating a velvet-like texture on surfaces.

“The old chair was filled with cheap wool flock that had become lumpy.”

“The restoration expert chose a traditional flock wallpaper to match the original nineteenth-century interior design of the drawing room.”