TermCollective Noun
aardvarksAn armoury of aardvarks
academicsA faculty of academics
acrobatsA troupe of acrobats
actorsA cast
actressesA castess
addersA sum of adders
admiralsA bridge of admirals
aircraftA carrier of aircraft
albatrossesA rookery, weight of albatrosses
alligatorsA congregation, raft of alligators
altar boysA fidget of altar boys
alpha computersA cluster of alpha computers
ammunitionA cache of ammunition
angel fishA company of angel fish
angelsA choir, chorus, flight, host, or pinhead of angels
anglersA catch of anglers
animalsA menagerie of animals
antelopeA herd, cluster, tribe of antelope
antsAn army, bike, colony, nest, soviet, swarm of ants
apesA shrewdness,[2] or troop of apes
applesA bushel, orchard of apples
archer fishA company of archer fish
architectsAn argument, confusion of architects
archivistsA fonds of archivists
armsA stand of arms
arrowsA quiver, sheaf of arrows
arseholesA bunch of arseholes
arsonistsA conflagration of arsonists
artilleryA battery, park, rumble, troop of artillery
artistes (acrobats, singers or dancers)A troupe of artistes
artists (painters)A colony of artists
asparagusA bundle of asparagus
assesA coffle, drove, herd, or pace of asses
assholesSee “arseholes” above
asteroidsA belt of asteroids
athletesA team of athletes
auditorsA bashir of auditors.
auksA raft, colony, flock of auks
avocetsA colony of avocets
baboonsA congress, flange, rumpus, tribe, troop, troupe of baboons
bacteriaA colony of bacteria (a culture if laboratory-grown)
badgersA cete,[3] clan, or colony of badgers
bagpipesA skirl of bagpipes
bakersAn aroma, tabernacle of bakers
balloonsA festival of balloons
bananasA hand, bunch of bananas
bankersA wunch of bankers
bankers, ScottishA knot of Scottish bankers
BaptistsAn immersion of Baptists
barbelsA shoal of barbels
barbersA babble of barbers
barbers, militaryA crew of military barbers
barfliesA buzz of barflies
baronsA thought of barons
barracudaA battery of barracuda
barristersA boast, wiggery of barristers
bassA shoal, fleet of bass
bastardsA shower of bastards
batsA colony, cloud, cauldron of bats
batteriesA bank of batteries
bayonetsA grove of bayonets
beakersA nest of beakers
beansA hill of beans
bearsA maul, pack, sloth,[4] or sleuth of bears
beastsA nobility of beasts
beautiesA bevy, or harmony of beauties
beaversA colony, family, or lodge of beavers
bed bugsA infestation of bed bugs
beesA bike, bike cast, byke, cast (secondary swarm), cluster, colony, commonwealth, erst, flight, drift, game, grist, hive, hum, rabble, stand, or swarm of bees
beersA brew of beer
beggarA coster, guild, parliament of beggars
bellsA peal, change, or carillon of bells
bikersA gang of bikers
billsA wad of bills
birdsA congregation, dissimulation (small birds), fleet, flight, flock, parcel, pod, roost, volary / volery (in an aviary) of birds
birds, large groupA colony of birds (roosting in large numbers)
birds, smallA dissimulation of birds (small birds)
birds, in flightA drift, or flight of birds (in flight)
birds, migratingA rush of birds (migrating)
birds, aviaryA volery of birds (in an aviary)
bishopsA sea, bench, or psalter of bishops
bisonA herd, gang of bison
bitternsA pretence, sedge or siege of bitterns
blackbirdsA cloud, flock, grind, merl of blackbirds
blackfishA grind of blackfish
blanketsA swelter of blankets
bloodhoundsA sute of bloodhounds
blossomsA flourish of blossoms
boarsA drift (herded), herd, singular, singularity, sounder of boars
boars, wildA sounder[5] of wild boars
boatsA fleet, flotilla of boats
bobolinksA chain of bobolinks (polygamous bird, Ricebird)
bombsA cluster, stick (air-dropped) of bombs
bombletsA cluster of bomblets
bonobosA box of bonobos
booksA library, pile, compendium of books
boorsA rood of boors
borgA collective, hive of borg
botherA spot of bother
bowlersA keg of bowlers
bowlsA nest, set of bowls
boysA blush, boister, leer, passel or rascal of boys
bratsA passel of brats
breadA batch of bread
brumbiesA band, mob of brumbies
brush, woodA bavin of brush (wood)
bucksA brace, clash, herd, leash of bucks
budgerigarsA chatter, flock of budgerigars
buffaloA gang, herd, or obstinacy of buffalo
bullfinchesA bellowing, lowing of bullfinches
bullocksA drove of bullocks
bureaucratsA shuffle of bureaucrats
burritosA pace of burritos
businessmenA stock of businessmen
business angelsA bevy of business angels
bustardsA flock, wake of bustards
butlersA draught of butlers
butterfliesA flight, flutter, kaleidoscope, rabble, rainbow, school fish, swarm, or wing of butterflies
butterfly fishA school of butterfly fish
buzzardsA wake, kettle, pack of buzzards
cadetsA corps of cadets
camelsA caravan, flock, herd, scorn, train of camels
(canal) lockA flight of locks
candidatesA slate of candidates
candiesA mint of candies
canonsA dignity, chapter of canons
canyonsA maze of canyons
capercailliesA tok of capercaillies (i.e. Old World grouse)
caponsA mews, muse of capons
cardinalsA conclave, or radiance of cardinals
cardsA deck, pack, hand, house (specially arranged), tower (specially arranged) of cards
caribouA herd of caribou
carpentersA pound of carpenters
carsA fleet, mayhem, park, or stack of cars
cat housesA mews of cat houses
caterpillarsAn army of caterpillars
CatholicsA mass of Catholics
catsA clowder,[6] cluster, clutter, destruction (wild cats), dout, dowt, glaring, kindle, litter, nuisance (house cats) or pounce of cats
cats and dogsA rain of cats and dogs
cattleA drift, drove, fold, kine, herd, mob, team of cattle
cattle, twoA yoke of cattle
cavalryA squadron, troop of cavalry
cellistsA parenthesis of cellists
censorsA gaggle of censors
chairsA fold of chairs
chamoisA herd of chamois
check controllersA stab of check controllers (Air Traffic Control)
cheerleadersAn array of cheerleaders
cheetahsA coalition of cheetahs
chess playersA board, or brood of chess players
chicksA brood, chattering, clutch of chicks
chickensA brood, chattering, cletch, clutch, flock, or peep of chickens
childrenAn ingratitude of children
chimpanzeesA troop, whoop, family, cartload of chimpanzees
chihuahuasA yap of chihuahuas
chinchillasA colony, herd of chinchillas
choughsA chattering, clattering of choughs
churchgoersA congregation of churchgoers
churlsA cluster of churls
circuitsA bank of circuits
clamsA bed of clams
clansA gathering of clans
claquesA shriek of claques
classicistsA codex of classicists
clerksA school, rookery of clerks
clergyAn assembly, convocation of clergy
cloudsA soufflé of clouds
clownsA (an) alley, bunch, mutiny, nest, pratfall, shudder, trunkload of clowns
cobblersA cutting, drunken ship, drunkship, or load of cobblers
cobrasA quiver of cobras
cocidesA bed of cocides
cockatoosA chattering, clattering, cluttering, crackle, or family of cockatoos
cocklesA bed of cockles
cockroachesAn intrusion, or swarm of cockroaches
cock-turkeysA posse of cock-turkeys
codA lap, school of cod
coinsA roll, or roleau of coins
collective nounsA catch of collective nouns
coloraturasA quaver of coloraturas
coltsA rack, rag, or rake of colts
comediansA gaggle, or riot of comedians
communistsA colhose of communists
computersA cluster of computers
computers, linkedA network of computers (linked together)
concretorsA slurrie of concretors
condimentsAn accompaniment of condiments
congesA congerie of conges
coniesA bury, or game of conies
convictsA chain, gang of convicts
cooksA temperance, hastiness of cooks
cootsA commotion, cover, covert, fleet, flock, pod, raft, rasp, or swarm of coots
corgiA consort of corgi
cormorantsA flight, gulp of cormorants
cornA sheaf, shock of corn (pile of stalks)
coughsA chattering of coughs
courtesansA harem of courtesans
courtiersA threatening of courtiers
cowboy mounts, extraA cavvy, or remuda of extra cowboy mounts
cowboysA saunter of cowboys
cowsA drift, drove, flink, herd, kine, or mob of cows
coyotesA band, pack, rout, or run of coyotes
cranesA herd, sedge, siege, or flock of cranes
cricketsAn orchestra of crickets
cricketersAn eleven of cricketers
crocodilesA bask, congregation, float, or nest of crocodiles
crowsA cauldron, caucus, congress, cowardice, hover, murder, muster, parcel, or storytelling of crows
cubsA litter of cubs
curatesA charge of curates
curlewsA buff, head, herd, salon, skein, or wedge of curlews
cursA cowardice of curs
cutleryA canteen of cutlery
cyclistsA pack, peloton of cyclists
cymbalsA sign of cymbals
dachshundsA moxie of doxies
dancersA gambol, troop / troupe of dancers
dancers, femaleA float of dancers
dancers, maleA flight of dancers
daubersA squat of daubers
deansA decanter, or decorum of deans
debtorsA split of debtors
debutantsA delirium of debutants
decoratorsA tantrum of decorators
deerA bunch, herd, leash, parcel, mob, or rangale of deer
deer, roeA bevy of roe deer
deer, two/threeA brace (2), or leash (3) of deer
dentistsAn amalgam, brace, or wince of dentists
dermatologistsA rash of dermatologists
designersA set, or subtlety of designers
diagnosticiansA guess of diagnosticians
diceA luck of dice
dictatorsA tyranny of dictators
dictionariesA meaning of dictionaries
dietersA pot of dieters
dilationA dilation of pupils
dinosaursA herd, or pack of dinosaurs
directionsA vane of directions
directorsA gild, drove, or board of directors
barstaffA disappearance of barstaff
diversA bubble of divers
divorceesA desperation of divorcees
DIYersA bodge of DIYers
doctorsA confab, doctrine, dose, field of doctors
documentsA wealth, or dossier of documents
dodosAn extinction of dodos
dogfishA troop of dogfish
dogs, two/threeA brace (2), or leash (3) of dogs
dogsA cry, kennel, litter (puppies), pack[7] of dogs
dollarsA fistful of dollars
dolphinsA herd, flock, pod,[8] school, or team of dolphins
dominoesA falling of dominoes
donkeysA herd, drove, or pace of donkeys
donsAn obstruction of dons
donutsA holiness of donuts
doorkeepersA safeguard of doorkeepers
dotterelA trip of dotterel
dovesA bevy, cote, dole, dule, exaltation, flight, piteousness, pitying, or prettying of doves
dowagersA bevy, or frost of dowagers
dragonet fishA swarm of dragonet fish
dragonsA blaze, doom, drive, flight, horde, thunder, weyr, or wing of dragons
drawersA chest of drawers
drayA dray of squirrels
drinksA round of drinks
drones, literaryA swarm of literary drones
drongosA bunch of drongos
drugsA cocktail of drugs
drummersAn asylum, fagot, or roll of drummers
drumsA kettle of drums
drunksA load, or stone of drunks
ducksA brace, bunch, flush, flock, fleet (ducklings), paddling, skein, sord, string, team (on the wing) of ducks
ducks, divingA dopping of ducks (diving)
ducks, flyingA flight, plump, pump, or team of ducks (while flying)
ducks, idle in waterA raft of ducks (while idle in water)
ducks, on groundA badelynge of ducks (on the ground)
ducks, swimmingA paddling of ducks (while swimming)
dunbirdsA rush, or flight of dunbirds
dungA pile of dung
dunlinA fling of dunlin
dwarvesA shortage of dwarves
eaglesAn aerie, army, convocation, jubilee, soar, or spread of eagles
earth ware, brokenA fragment of broken earth ware
ecdysiastsA strip of ecdysiasts (striptease artists)
economistsA clashing, deficit, or recession of economists
editorsAn erudition of editors
eelsA bind, fry, swarm of eels
eggsA clutch, nest, setting of eggs
egosA pumphouse of egos
elandA herd of eland
electorsA college of electors
electriciansA grid or ohm of electricians
elephantsA herd, memory, or parade of elephants
elkA gang or herd of elk
Elvis impersonatorsA wiggle of Elvis impersonators
embarrassmentsA blush of embarrassments
emosAn embarrassment of emos
emotionsA wash of emotions
empiricistsA tabula rasa of empiricists
employeesA staff of employees
emusA mob of emus
engineersAn awkward, design or geek of engineers
EnglishmenA pound of Englishmen
epidemiologistsA host of epidemiologists
EpiscopaliansA government of Episcopalians
equestriansA prance of equestrians
errandsA hassle of errands
EsperantistsA congress, constellation of Esperantists
estimationsA bout of estimations
eventsA chain of events
expertsA panel, discord of experts
exterminatorsA slew of exterminators
fairiesA charm, herd, fantasy of fairies
falcons, pairA cast of falcons
falconsA soar or tower of falcons
fansA thrill of fans
fartsA gross of farts
Fence buildersAn encroachment of fence-builders
fencersA poke of fencers
ferretsA business, cast, fesnying / fesnyng of ferrets
finchesA charm, chirm, company, flock, trembling, or trimming of finches
fine printA pitfall of fine print
firewoodA faggot of firewood
fishA catch, draught, drift, fray, fun, haul, kettle, run, scale, school, or shoal of fish
fishermenA drift, exaggeration, grumble or sulk of fishermen
flagsA flutter of flags
flamingosA flamboyance, flurry, regiment, skein, or stand of flamingos
flashersA phalanx or revelation of flashers
flautistsA phalanx of flautists
fliesA business, cloud, grist, hatch or swarm of flies
floristsA bed, bouquet, bunch, garden, or patch of florists
flourA boll of flour
flowersA bed, bouquet, bunch, nosegay of flowers
flower potsA caste of flower pots
flying fishA glide of flying fish
footballersA coach, eleven, squad, team of footballers
footstepsA patter of footsteps
forestersA stalk, coop of foresters
fowlA plump, roost, skein, trip, (in flight) of fowl
foxesAn earth, fleet, lead, skulk,[9] or troop of foxes
foxes, threeA leash (3) of foxes
freezersA glacier of freezers
FrenchmenA peck of Frenchmen
freshmenA clump, plentitude of freshman
friarsA scull, skulk of friars
friendsA clique of friends
frogsA army, colony, knot, froggery of frogs
front end loadersA heap of front-end loaders
fryA nursery of fry
fungiA colony of fungi
fur sealsA harem of seals (belonging to one male)
furnitureA suite of furniture
gameA bag of game
gamblersA talent of gamblers
gangstersA knuckle of gangsters
gardenersA sprinkling of gardeners
gaysA village of gays
gearsA rack of gears
geeseA flock, gaggle, nide, skein, team, trip, wedge (flying in a “V”) of geese
geldingsA clipping, brace of geldings
generalsA glitter of generals
geneticistsA helix of geneticists
geologistsA conglomerate, formation of geologists
geometristsA plane of geometrists
gerbilsA horde of gerbils
GermansA gross of Germans
ghostsA fraid, fright of ghosts
giraffesA caravan, corps, herd, journey, stretch, totter, tower of giraffes
girlsA bevy, giggle of girls
girls, tanked sororityA bevy of tanked sorority girls
glassPanes of glass
gluttonsA slaver of gluttons
gnatsA cloud, clout, horde, swarm of gnats
gnusAn implausibility, herd of gnus
goatsA drove, flock, herd, tribe,[10] trip of goats
godsA conception, pantheon of gods
goldfinchesA drum, charm, glister, chattering, troubling, vein of goldfinches
goldfishA glint, troubling[11] of goldfish
golf ballsA flight of golf balls
golf clubsA set of golf clubs
golfersA lie, tedium of golfers
goonsA plunder of goons
goosandersA dopping of goosanders
gophersA garrison of gophers
gorillasA band, woop of gorillas
goshawksA flight of goshawks
goslingsA shoal, skein of goslings
gossip columnistsA slither of gossip columnists
gossipsA dish of gossips
gourmandsA delicatessen of gourmands
gourmetsA delicatessen of gourmets
governessesA galaxy of governesses
graduate studentsA fortitude of graduate students
graduatesAn unemployment of graduates
grammariansA conjunction of grammarians
grandparentsA nag, wisdom of grandparents
grapesA bunch, cluster, vineyard of grapes
grassA tuft of grass
grassesA fistful of grasses
grasshoppersA cloud, cluster, swarm of grasshoppers
greyhoundsA gallop, leash of greyhounds
griffinsA pryde of griffins
gritsA mess of grits
groupiesA grope of groupies
grouseA brace (2), brood (large group), covey (single family), drumming, flight, lek, pack of grouse
guillemotsA bazaar of guillemots
guinea pigsA group of guinea pigs
gullsA colony, pack, screech of gulls
gunsAn arsenal, battery of guns
gunfireA salvo of gunfire
gunshipsA hailstorm of gunships
gurusA profit of gurus
gym instructorsA set of gym instructors
gymnastsA tumbler of gymnasts
gynaecologistsA smear of gynaecologists
gypsiesA store of gypsies
hackersA cruft of hackers
hairA tuz, lock, wig of hair
hairdressersA set, swish of hairdressers
hammersA morning of hammers
hamstersA horde of hamsters
hand toolsA grip of hand tools
haresA down, drove, flick, herd, husk, huske, kindle, leap, leash (3), trace, trip, warren of hares
hariesA swarm of haries
harlotsA heard / herd of harlots
harpersA melody of harpers
harpsA twangle of harps
hartebeestA herd of hartebeest
hartsA herd of harts
haute bourgeoisieAn ennui of haute bourgeoisie
hawksA aerie, boil, cast, kettle, leash (3), mews, moulting, schizophrenia, screw, stream of hawks
hayA truss of hay
hedgehogsA prickle, array of hedgehogs
hedonistsA debauchery of Hedonists
heirsAn expectation of heirs
helicoptersA hover of helicopters
helpersA hamper of helpers
hensA brood, run of hens
herdsmenA waywardness of herdsmen
hermitsAn observance of hermits
heronsA hedge, siege, sedge, sege, station, rookery, flight, colony of herons
herringsA cran, glean, shoal, army of herrings
hidesA dicker of hides
hillsAn undulation of hills
hindsA parcel of hinds
hippiesA trip of hippies
hippopotamusesA bloat, crash, herd, huddle, pod, school, thunder of hippopotamuses
hipstersA fixie of hipsters
historiansAn argumentation of historians
hit men, retiredA slew of retired hit men
hitmenA magnum of hitmen
hobosA bindle of hobos, A flagon of hobos
hogsA drift, drove, parcel, passel, sounder of hogs
homeworkA slew of homework
homosexualsAn ensemble of homosexuals
hoodlumsA gang of hoodlums
hopsA pocket of hops
hornetsA bike, nest, swarm of hornets
horsemenA cavalcade, troop of horsemen
horseplayersA parlay of horseplayers
horsesA drove, harass / harras (breeding), herd, pair, remuda (large group), span (2), stable,[12] string, stud, team,[13] troop of horses
hosesA sprinkle of hoses
hostlersA laughter of hostlers
houndsA brace (2), cry, hunt, kennel, leash (3), meet, mute, pack,[14] stable, sute of hounds
housekeepersA foresight of housekeepers
housesA huddle of houses
humming birdsA charm, hover, shimmer of hummingbirds
hummingbirdsA charm, shimmer, glittering, bouquet, chattering, drum, troubling of hummingbirds
huntersA blast of hunters
husbandsA multiply, unhappiness of husbands
hybridsA vigour of hybrids
hyenasA cackle, clan of hyenas
ibexA herd of ibex
ibisesA colony of ibises
icebergsA crush, drift of icebergs
ichthyologistsA scale of ichthyologists
iconsA shield of icons
idiotsA thicket of idiots
iguanasA mess of iguanas
impalasA couple of impalas
impedimentsA vagary of impediments
impressionistsA blur of impressionists
infantryA crèche of infantry
informationA bit, wealth of information
ingénuesA spate of ingénues
in-lawsAn imposition of in-laws
insectsA cloud, flight, horde, plague, rabble, swarm of insects
instruments, musicalA parley of musical instruments
intellectsA pretension of intellects
interpretersA tongue lashing of interpreters
IrishmenA pint of Irishmen
islandsA archipelago, chain, cluster, group of islands
ItaliansAn explosion of Italians
jackdawsA train, pair, band of jackdaws
jackrabbitsA husk of jackrabbits
jaysA band, cast, party, scold of jays
jellyfishA brood, fluther, jive, smack, smuck, smuth, stuck, studk, swarm of jellyfish
jewellersA ring of jewellers
jewelsA cache of jewels
JewsA minyan of Jews (the quorum for a congregation)
JezebelsA peel of Jezebels
jigsaw puzzlersAn assemblage of jigsaw puzzlers
jockeysA race of jockeys
joggersA wheeze of joggers
journalistsA scoop, slant of journalists
judgesA bench, sentence, bevy of judges
jugglersA neverthriving of jugglers
juniorsA gratitude of juniors
kangarooA flock, troop of kangaroo
kangaroosA court, mob, troop of kangaroos
keglersA bowl of keglers
kestrelsA flight, soar of kestrels
keysA ring of keys (linked physically)
kidsA caper of kids
kingfishersA concentration, realm, rattle, clique of kingfishers
kites (birds)A kettle, soar, roost of kites
kittensA claw, kendle / kindle[15] of kittens
kittens (cats)A litter of kittens (cats)
kittens (rabbits)A wrack of kittens (rabbits)
kleptomaniacsA clutch of kleptomaniacs
knavesA rayful, riff raff of knaves
knightsA banner, rout / route of knights
knotsA medusa, cluster of knots
labourersA gang of labourers
ladiesA bevy of ladies
ladybirds / ladybugsA loveliness of ladybirds
lambsA fall, leap, rack of lambs
lamentationsA moan of lamentations
languagesA group of languages
lapwingsA deceit, desert of lapwings
larksA ascension, bevy, exaltation, flight, happiness, springful of larks
larksAn exaltation, exalting of larks
lavatoriesA flush of lavatories
laws, badA strangle of bad laws
lasers / lazersA zap of lasers
lawyersA disputation, eloquence, escheat, greed, huddle, quarrel of lawyers
leavesAn autumn, pile of leaves
lecturersA drift of lecturers
leopardsA leap, lepe, snarl of leopards
lepersA colony of lepers
lesbiansA tough of lesbians
leveretsA kindle of leverets
liberalsA pink of liberals
librariansA catalogue, stack, shush of librarians
liceA colony, infestation, flock of lice
liesA pack, web of lies
lifts / elevatorsA bank of lifts / elevators
linesA pencil of lines (proper contemporary group term in mathematics)
linguistsA babble of linguists
linnetsA parcel of linnets
lionsA flock, pride,[16] sault, sowse, troop of lions
lispersA plethora of lispers
listenersA fascination, audience of listeners
lizardsA lounge of lizards
llamasA herd of llamas
loafersA multiplication of loafers
localsA plague of locals
locustsA plague, cloud, swarm of locusts
logiciansA sequitur of logicians
lolliesA packet of lollies
loopholesA ho ho of loopholes
lorriesA fleet, convoy of lorries
lovebirdsA pair, orgy of lovebirds
loversA trance of lovers
ludditesA smashing of luddites
luminariesAn array of luminaries
lutistsA litany of lutists
lynxA chain of lynx
machinesAn invention of machines
machine gunsA nest of machine guns
mackerelA shoal of mackerel
magiciansAn illusion of magicians
magistratesA bench of magistrates
magpiesA congregation, charm, flock, gulp, murder, tiding, tittering, tribe of magpies
maidensA bevy, rage of maidens
mallardsA battling, flush, lute, puddling, sord, sute (on water) of mallards
managersAn asylum, cost of managers
mapsAn atlas of maps
marching bandsA Sousa of marching bands
maresA stud of mares
mares, broodAn overbearance of brood mares
marinesA muscle of marines
martensA richness, richesse of martens
masseursA pummel of masseurs
mastersAn example of masters
matadorsA pavanne of matadors
matchesA chain of matches
mathematiciansA addition, number, set of mathematicians
matronsA riches of matrons
meanderingsA confusion of meanderings
meatheadsA density of meatheads
mechanicsA clutch, torque of mechanics
mediatorsA compromise, caucus of mediators
meerkatsA mob of meerkats
menA band (merry), host of men
merchantsA faith of merchants
messengersA diligence of messengers
metallurgistsAn amalgamation of metallurgists
meteorologistsA shower of meteorologists
MethodistsAn obstinance of Methodists
miceA click, horde, mischief, nest, punnet,[17] trip of mice
microbiologistsA colony of microbiologists
midgesA bite of midges
midwivesAn expectation of midwives
millersA fraunch of millers
minksA richness of minks
minnowsA shoal, steam, stream, swarm of minnows
minstrelsA troupe of minstrels
misersA horde of misers
mistakesA catalogue of mistakes
mitesA mite of mites
mockingbirdsAn impression, plagiary, exactness, echo, precision, ridicule of mockingbirds
modelsA slouch of models
molesA [[[arbour]], [company]], movement, labour of moles
moneyA wad, rouleau, cache of money
mongoosesA band, pack of mongooses
mongrelsA ménage of mongrels
monitorsA bank of monitors
monkeysA barrel, cartload, machination, mission, tribe, troop, troupe, wilderness of monkeys
monksAn abomination of monks (see note)
moorhensA plump of moorhens
mooseA herd of moose
MormonsA book, branch of Mormons
morning gloriesA dawn of morning glories
morticiansA slab of morticians
mosquitoesA scourge, swarm of mosquitoes
mothersA consternation of mothers
mothers-in-lawA mutter of mothers-in-law
motorcyclistsA clutch of motorcyclists
mountainsA range of mountains
mournersA cortege, pathos of mourners
moving menA truculence of moving men
mudhenA fleet of mudhen
mulesA barren, pack, rake, string of mules
mulesA span (team of 2) mules
munchkinsA phalanx, throng of munchkins
mushroomsA troop, sproutness of mushrooms
musiciansAn band, orchestra of musicians
musselsA bed, pint of mussels
mythological creaturesA bestiary of mythological creatures
namesAn index of names
narcissistsA mug of narcissists
narcissistsA reflection of narcissists
nativesA tribe of natives
NazisA jungle of Nazis
neighboursAn annoyance, nerve of neighbours
newsboysA scream of newsboys
newscastersA veneer of newscasters
newspapersA quire of newspapers
niccolosA nonsense of niccolos
niecesA squeal of nieces
night studentsA pallor of night students
nightingalesA match, pray, kettle, watch, of nightingales
nightwatchmenA pallor of nightwatchmen
NorthernersA freeze of Northerners
nounsA collective of nouns
nounsA propriety, rump roast of nouns
nunsA murmur of nuns (as of their sound)
nunsA prey, flap, convent of nuns
nunsA superfluity of nuns
nymphomaniacsA spread of nymphomaniacs
oarsmenA row of oarsmen
objectivistsA Rand of Objectivists
objectsA collection of objects
office boysAn ogle of office boys
officersA mess, execution, gaggle (military) of officers
old guardA slumber of old guard
on-lookersA fascination of on-lookers
onionsA rope of onions
onlookersA crowd of onlookers
optometristsA vision of optometrists
orangesA pocket of oranges
orangutansA buffoonery of orangutans
orchidsA coterie of orchids
orgiastsA concatenation of orgiasts
orphansAn abandonment of orphans
orthodontistsA brace of orthodontists
orthopaedistsA cast, brace of orthopaedists
osteopathsA joint of osteopaths
ostrichesA wobble, pride, flock of ostriches
otologistsA herd of otologists (a physician who specializes in the study of the anatomy and diseases of the ear)
ottersA bevy, family, raft, ramp, romp of otters
otters, seaA raft of sea otters
overachieversA leap of overachievers
ovoidsA metamorphosis of ovoids
owlsA parliament of owls
owlsA stare of owls
owlsA wisdom, sagaciousness of owls
oxbirdsA fling of oxbirds
oxenA drove, herd, meinie, span, team,[18] yoke (2) of oxen
oystersA bed, hive of oysters
oysters, youngA set of young oysters
PacificansA troop of Pacificans
padresA host of padres
paintersAn illusion, madder, curse, misbelieving of painters
paisleysA swirl of paisleys
palindromeA tenet of palindromes
palm readersA handful of palm readers
paparazziA flash of paparazzi
paperA pad, ream of (sheets of) paper
papersA budget of papers
paratroopsA storm of paratroops
paratroopersA stick of paratroopers
pardonersA lying of pardoners
parentsA persistence of parents
parentsAn embarrassment of parents(for use by teenagers)
parishionersA kneeling of parishioners
parking attendants / parking wardensA fine, lot of parking attendants
parrotsA company, flock, prattle of parrots
parrotsA pandemonium of parrots
parrotsA prattle, psittacosis of parrots
parrsA glut of parrs
particularsA bill of particulars
partridgesA bevy, bew, brace, cover, covey of partridges
partridgesA warren, clutch of partridges
pathologistsA body of pathologists
patientsA virtue of patients
PatrickA bungle of Patricks
peacocksA muster of peacocks
peacocksA pride, pulchritude of peacocks
peacocksAn ostentation of peacocks
pearlsA rope, string of pearls
peasA pod of peas
peasantsA toil of peasants
pedantsA parliament of pedants
peddlers / pedlersA malapertness (= impertinence) of peddlers
PekineseA pomp of Pekinese
pelicansA brief, rookery, scoop, colony, raft, squadron, pod
penguinsA colony, rookery of penguins
penguinsA crèche of penguins
penguinsA formality of penguins
penguinsA huddle of penguins
penguinsA parade, waddle (on dry land) of penguins
penguinsA parcel of penguins
PentecostalsA glossolalia of Pentecostals
peopleA clique, community, congregation, crowd, group of people
perchA pack of perch
percussionistA meter of percussionists
peregrinesA cadge of peregrines
performersA troupe of performers
phantomsA phantasmagoria of phantoms
pharmacistsA mixture of pharmacists
pheasantsA bouquet (flushed), brace, fesynes, head, nest, nye, warren of pheasants
pheasants, on the groundA covey, nide of pheasants
philatelistsA stampede of philatelists
philosophersA ponder, confusion, wrangle of philosophers
photographersA clique, snap of photographers
photonsAn enlightenment of photons
physiciansA college of physicians
physicistsA nucleus of physicists
pianistsA pound of pianists
pickpocketsA snatch of pickpockets
pigeonsA bunch, dropping, roost of pigeons
pigeonsA kit, flight of pigeons (flying together)
pigeonsA loft, flock of pigeons
pigletsA farrow, passel of piglets
pigletsA litter, farrow of piglets[19]
pigsA drove of pigs
pigsA fleet of pigs
pigsA herd of pigs
pigsA litter of pigs
pigsA sounder of pigs
pilchardsA shoal, school of pilchards
pill-poppersA gaggle of pill poppers
pilotsA yoke of pilots
pineapplesA prickle of pineapples
pintailA knob of pintail
pipersA poverty of pipers
pipersA skirl of pipers
pistolsA brace of pistols
planesA stack of planes
planetsA quincunx of planets
planktonA cloud of plankton
plansA breakdown of plans
playersA cry, squad, team of players
playersA huddle, retinue of players
playingcardsA pack, deck of playingcards
playwrightsA plot of playwrights
pleasureA glut of pleasure
pleasuresA guilt of pleasures
ploversA congregation of plovers
ploversA stand, band, leash of plovers
ploversA wing, flight of plovers
plumsA basket of plums
plumbersA flood of plumbers
plumbersA flush of plumbers
pochardA rush, flight, knob (small number) of pochard
poemsAn anthology of poems
poetsA rhyme of poets
poetsAn iamb of poets
poetsAn obscurity of poets
poker playersA stud of poker players
polar bearsAn aurora, celebration, pack of polar bears
polecatsA chine of polecats
policeA posse, squad, troop of police
politiciansAn equivocation, lie, odium, windsock or windbag of politicians
poniesA herd, string of ponies[20]
poodlesA salon of Poodles
porcupine fishA cluster of porcupine fish
porcupinesA prickle of porcupines
porpoisesA gam, herd, pod[8], school, turmoil of porpoises
portersA grip, safeguard of porters
portfolio managersA stock of portfolio managers
posersA posse of posers
possumA passel of possum
postiesA parcel of posties
potato chipsA salt substrate of potato chips
pottageA mess of pottage
poultryA run of poultry
prairie dogsA coterie, town of prairie dogs
preachersA converting, pontification of preachers
prelatesA pontifica, pontificality of prelates
premisesA breach of premises
PresbyteriansA membership of Presbyterians
Press OfficersAn Alancrockford of Press Officers
pretzelsA salt substrate of pretzels
priestsA discretion, lechery, mass, pontification, superfluity of priests
prima donnasA spite of prima donnas
princesA state of princes
princessesA royalty of princesses
prisonersA pity of prisoners
proctologistsA buttload, pile of proctologists
professorsA pomposity of professors
professors emeritiAn ex cathedra of professors emeriti
professors, assistantA clamber of assistant professors
professors, associateA tenure of associate professors
professors, fullAn entrenchment of professors
programmersAn archive of programmers
programmers, Microsoft computerAn asylum, bloat of Microsoft computer programmers
proofreadersA squint of proofreaders
proseAn anthology of prose
prostitutesA stable of prostitutes
prostitutesA whored of prostitutes
prostitutesAn anthology of pros (prostitutes) (see note), A firm of solicitors, A jam of tarts, A flourish of strumpets
psychoanalystsA complex of psychoanalysts
psychologistsA complex of psychologists
ptarmigansA covey, parliament of ptarmigans
public speakersA twaddle of public speakers
puddlesA splash of puddles
puffinsA circus, colony (on land), improbability, loomery, raft, wheel (flying) of puffins
pugilistsA box of pugilists
pugsA grumble of Pugs
punsA groan of puns
pupilsA dilation of pupils
puppiesA litter[21] of puppies
puppiesA piddle of puppies
pyromaniacsA blaze of pyromaniacs
pyromaniacsA conflagration of pyromaniacs
quailA bevy, covey, drift, flight, flush, knob, rout, shake of quail
QuakersA meeting of Quakers
queersA brace, camp of queers
quiltsA hotbed of quilts
rabbitsA bury, berry, colony, down, drove, flick, herd, husk, leash, nest, trace, trip, warren, wrack of rabbits
raccoonsA mask, gaze, nursery of raccoons
racehorsesA field, meet, string of racehorses
radio announcersA herd of radio announcers
radiologistsA series of radiologists
railroad schedulesA tragedy of railroad schedules
rainbow fishA party of rainbow fish
ratsA colony, horde, kingdom, mischief, pack, plague, rabble, swarm of rats
rattle snakesA rhumba of rattle snakes
ravensA conspiracy, parliament, storytelling, tower, unkindness of ravens
raversA scatter of ravers
realtorsA lot of realtors
reasonsA rainbow of reasons
rebuttalsA quiver of rebuttals
redwingA crowd of redwing
reedsA clump of reeds
refugeesA flight of refugees
relativesA descent of relatives
relativesA gossip of relatives
rentersA knot of renters
repairmenAn overcharge of repairmen
reportersA scoop of reporters
reviewersA pan of reviewers
rhinocerosesA crash, herd, stubbornness of rhinoceroses
ribsA rack of ribs
richesAn embarrassment of riches
riotersA melee of rioters
roachA shoal of roach
road ragersA stack of road ragers
robbersA band of robbers
robinsA worm of robins
robotsA cog of robots
roe deerA bevy of roe deer
roebucksA bevy of roebucks
roesA bevy of roes
rooksA manslaughter of rooks
roomsA suite, tenement of rooms
ruffsA bill, hill of ruffs
runnersA field of runners
sailsA fitting, outfit, set of sails
sailorsA crew, perversion, watch of sailors
sailorsA deck of sailors
saintsA calendar, communion of saints
salesmenA sample of salesmen
salmonA bind, draught, leap, run, school, shoal of salmon
saltA lot of salt
saltinesA salt substrate of saltines
sandpipersA fling of sandpipers
sardinesA family of sardines
satellitesA constellation of satellites
sausagesA sizzle of sausages
savagesA horde of savages
scholarsA brow of scholars
schoolboysA rout of schoolboys
schooliesA chalk of schoolies
ScotsA disworship, clan of Scots
ScotsA fifth of Scots
scoutsA woggle of scouts
sea fowlA cloud of sea fowl
seagullsA flock, flotilla, screech, squabble, scavenging of seagulls
seahorsesA herd of seahorses
sealsA bob, bunch, colony, crash, harem, herd, knob, plum, plump, pod[8], rockery, rookery, spring, team of seals
seamstressesA scolding of seamstresses
second thoughtsA clutch of second thoughts
seismologistsA quake of seismologists
senatorsA compromise, house, pomposity of senators
seniorsAn attitude of seniors
sergeants at lawA subtlety of sergeants at law
sermonsA squash of sermons
servantsAn obeisance, staff of servants
shadA shoal of shad
sharksA pack, shiver, school, shoal of sharks
sheepA down, drift, drove, flock, fold, herd, hurtle, meinie, mob, parcel, trip, wing of sheep
sheldrakesA doading, dopping of sheldrakes
shells (sea)A midden of shells
shells, artilleryA broadside (on water), salvo of (artillery) shells
shepherdsA Sodom of shepherds
sheriffsA posse of sheriffs
shipsA fleet of ships
shipsA flotilla of ships
shipsAn armada of ships
shrimpA troup of shrimp
shoelacesA knot of shoelaces
shoemakersA blackening of shoemakers
shoesA scandal, pair of shoes
shoppersA crush of shoppers
show dogsA bench of show dogs
shrimpsA troup of shrimps
silkA skein of silk
silk screensA pull of silk-screens
silks (QCs)A purse of silks
silver foxesA richness of silver foxes
similesA superfluity of similes
singersA choir, harmony of singers
SirensA wail of sirens
skunksA stench, surfeit of skunks
slavesA coffle (chained), gang of slaves
slugsA cornucopia of slugs
smeltA quantity of smelt
smokersA billow, confraternity, hack of smokers
snailsA escargatoire, rout, suit, walk of snails
snakesA bed, knot, trogle of snakes
snakesA den of snakes
snakesA nest of snakes
snakesA pit of snakes
snakesA slither of snakes
snipeA leash, volley, walk (at rest), whisper, wisp of snipe
softwareA bunch, crash of software
soldiersAn army, boast, brigade, company, division, draft, muster, platoon, squad, troop of soldiers
sonnetsA garland of sonnets
sophomoresA platitude of sophomores
sopranosA sweetness of sopranos
source codeA bottle of source code
sparrowsA host, tribe of sparrows
sparrowsA meinie of sparrows
sparrowsA quarrel of sparrows
sparrowsA ubiquity of sparrows
spatulasA beautification of spatulas
speed camerasA tyranny of speed cameras
sphinctersA clench of sphincters
spidersA cluster of spiders
spidersA clutter of spiders
spiesA treachery of spies
sponsorsA splurge of sponsors
spoonsA serving, stir of spoons
sportsmenA team of sportsmen
squirrelsA church, dray of squirrels (a nest)
squirrelsA scurry, colony of squirrels
stage handsA brace, sarcasm of stage hands
stage mothersA pride of stage mothers
stairsA flight of stairs
stalkersA following of stalkers
starletsA cupful of starlets
starletsA galaxy of starlets
starletsA wiggle of starlets
starlingsA cloud, chattering, clutter, congregation, constellation, filth, flight, vulgarity of starlings
starlingsA murmuration of starlings
starsA cluster, constellation of stars
starsA galaxy of stars
starsA wonder of stars
statesmenA disagreement of statesmen
statisticiansA number of statisticians
stepsA flight of steps
sticklebacksA shoal, spread of sticklebacks
sticksA faggot / fagot of sticks
stoatsA pack, trip of stoats
stockbrokersA portfolio of stockbrokers
storksA muster of storks
storksA mustering of storks
storksA phalanx of storks
storksA silence, swoop, flight of storks
straphangersA puree of straphangers
strawberriesA punnet of strawberries
strippersA tassel of strippers
strumpetsA fanfare, flourish of strumpets
studentsA class of students
studentsA failing of students
studentsA flunk of students
sub-atomic particlesA minuscule of sub-atomic particles
submarinesA pack of submarines
submarinesA wolfpack of submarines
suburbanitesA transplant of suburbanites
suitcasesA pack of suitcases
suitorsA bleach of suitors (another name for cobblers)
suitorsA swarm of suitors
summonersAn untruth of summoners
surfersA wave of surfers
surfersA whale of surfers
surgeonsAn incision of surgeons
surprisesA boo of surprises
surveyorsA chain of surveyors
suspectsA fidget of suspects
swallowsA flight of swallows
swallowsA gulp, kettle, swoop, richness of swallows
swansA ballet, bank, drift, herd, lamentation, ponce, sounder, squadron, team, whiting of swans
swansA game, herd, bevy of swans
swansA regatta of swans (on water)
swansA whiteness of swans
swansAn eyrar of swans
swans, flyingA wedge of swans (flying in a “V”)
SwedishA bork of Swedish
swiftsA flock, drift of swifts
swimmersA raft of swimmers
swimmers, long distanceA league of long distance swimmers
swineA doyft, drift of swine (wild)
swineA drove of swine
swineA herd of swine
swineA sounder of swine (tame)
swineA trip of swine (tame)
swingersA bed of swingers
SwissA watch of Swiss
swordfishA flotilla of swordfish
sycophantsA gush, swarm of sycophants
tailorsA disguising of tailors
tailorsA proud showing of tailors
tanksA clank of tanks
tanksA clatter of tanks
tapirsA candle of tapirs
tapstersA promise of tapsters
TARDISesA manor of TARDISes
tartsA jam of tarts
tasksAn agenda of tasks
tavernersA cajolery of taverners
tavernersA glazing (= fawning) of taverners
taxisA charge of taxis
teachersA quiz of teachers
tealA diving of teal
tealA spring, string, raft, knob, bunch, coil of teal
teddy bearsA hug of teddy bears
teenagersA grunt of teenagers
teenagersAn attitude of teenagers
telephonesA bank of telephones
tennis gamesA set of tennis games
termitesA colony, swarm of termites
terriersA mess, terror of terriers
testiclesA clutch of testicles
testsA battery of tests
TexansA mob of Texans
theoretical physicistsA field of theoretical physicists
thievesA den, gang, mob, skulk of thieves
thingsA bunch, cluster of things
threshersA thrave of threshers
thrushesA mutation of thrushes
thugsA gang of thugs
tigersA hide of tigers
tigersA streak of tigers
tigersAn ambush of tigers
tinkersA wandering of tinkers
toadiesA pander of toadies
toadsA knab, knot of toads (derivation: appearance)
toadsA lump, nest, knob of toads
todaysA twinkling of todays
tomorrowsA promise of tomorrows
tonguesA convention of tongues
tonguesA jagger of tongues
tortoisesA creep of tortoises
toucansA durante of toucans
touristsA flock, glaze of tourists
toysAn assembly of toys
trainers, personalA torment of trainers
trainsA postponement, cancellation of trains
tranquilizersAn equanimity of tranquilizers
transvestitesA camp, travesty of transvestites
trashA heap of trash
tree surgeonsA graft of tree surgeons
treesA clump, copse, coupe, forest, grove, spinney, stand of trees
treesA grove of trees
treesA stand of trees
treesA thicket of trees
treesA stillness of trees
trickstersA tangle of tricksters
troopsA parel of troops
troublesA shitload of troubles
troutA hover, shoal of trout
trucksA convoy, fleet of trucks
trumpetsA flourish of trumpets
trusteesA board of trustees
truthsA pithy of truths
tubasA tumult of tubas
tunaA float, troup of tuna
turdsA steam of turds
turkeysA brood of turkeys (immature)
turkeysA death-row of turkeys
turkeysA flock, dole, dule, gang, posse of turkeys
turkeysA raffle of turkeys
turkeysA rafter, raft of turkeys
turtledovesA pitying, dule, peerage of turtledoves
turtlesA bale, dole of turtles
turtlesA dule of turtles
turtlesA turn of turtles
twitchesAn embarrassment of twitches
two-up playersA stoop of two-up players
typistsA pool of typists
umbrellasA phalanx, spawn of umbrellas
underachieversA drowse of underachievers
undertakersAn unction (or extreme unction) of undertakers
unicornsA blessing, glory, or marvel of unicorns
urologistsA void of urologists
used car salesmenA great deal of used car salesmen
ushersA set of ushers
utensilsA set of utensils
vacationersA peel of vacationers
vases, brokenA mingling of broken vases
vegetariansA sprig of vegetarians
vehiclesA fleet of vehicles
vellumA cutch of vellum
vendorsA haggle of vendors
vesselsA fleet of vessels
vicaries (vicars)A prudence of vicaries (vicars)
violinistsA string of violinists
vipersA nest, generation of vipers
volesA colony of voles
votersA constituency of voters
votersA desperation of voters
vulturesA wake, nest, colony, looming, meal, venue, vortex of vultures
wagersA book of wagers
waitersAn absence of waiters
waitersAn indifference of waiters
waitersAn order of waiters, absence of waiters
walkersAn amble of walkers
wallabiesA mob of wallabies
walrusesA herd, pod, huddle of walruses
walrusesAn ugly of walruses
wankersA palm of wankers
wardrobe ladiesA measure of wardrobe ladies
warlocksAn incantation of warlocks
washingA load of washing
waspsA nest, destruction, bike, colony of wasps
waspsA pail of wasps
waterfowlA bunch of waterfowl
waterfowlA knob of waterfowl (less than 30)
waterfowlA plump of waterfowl
waterfowlA raft of waterfowl (on water)
weaponsA cache of weapons
weaselsA sneak of weasels (derivation: behaviour)
weaselsA sneak, pack, gang of weasels
webmastersA linkage of webmasters
webmastersA net of webmasters
webpagesA charlotte of webpages
weedA stash of weed (when hidden)
Weight WatchersA wailing of Weight Watchers
whalesA gam, plump, shard of whales
whalesA grind of whales (bottle-nosed)
whalesA herd, mob of whales
whalesA pod[8] of whales
whalesA school,[22] float, shoal, run, troupe of whales
whales (bottle-nosed)A grind of whales
whalersA gam of whalers
wheatA sheaf of wheat (stalks) of grain tied together)
whelpsA litter of whelps
whitingA pod of whiting
whoresA congress, miller, parliament of whores
widgeonA coil, company, trip, flight, bunch, knob of widgeon
widgeonA raft of widgeon (wild duck)
widowsAn ambush of widows
wikipediansA page of wikipedians
wildcatsA destruction, dout of wild cats
wildebeestA herd of wildebeest
wildfowlA bunch, know (less than 30) of wildfowl
wildfowlA plump, bunch, trip, knob, lute, scry, skein, sord of wildfowl
willowsA bend of willows
windmillsA tilt of windmills
wine tastersA bouquet of wine tasters
wing-commandersA flush of wing commanders (aka “WCs”)
winnersA shout of winners
winningsA purse of winnings
winter fishermenA chill of winter fishermen
witchesA cackle, coven, incantation of witches
wivesAn impatience of wives
wizardsAn argument of wizards
wolvesA herd, rout[23] of wolves
wolvesA pack[24] of wolves
wolvesA route of wolves
wombatsA mob, snear, warren of wombats
womenA bond, gaggle of women
women, leeringA clutch of leering women
woodcocksA fall, covey, plump, flight of woodcocks
woodliceA quabble of woodlice
woodpeckersA descent, descension of woodpeckers
woodpeckersA gatling of woodpeckers
woodwindsA cord of woodwinds
wordsA babel of words
wormsA clew, mouthful of worms
wormsA wriggle of worms
worshipersA congregation, sect of worshipers
wrensA herd, flock of wrens
wrestlersA clutch, crunch of wrestlers
writersA worship of writers
yaks (both animal and conversation)A herd of yaks
yeomenA fellowship of yeomen
yes menA concert of yes men
yesterdaysA flight of yesterdays
yesterdaysA yearning of yesterdays
yolksA burden of yolks
youthsAn optimism of youths
zebraA cohort, dazzle, herd, stripe, zeal of zebra
zinesA staple of zines
zombiesA stagger, stench of zombies