flocking

noun

flock·​ing ˈflä-kiŋ How to pronounce flocking (audio)
: a design in flock

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Glitter, stripes and flocking are among the creative ways PG Denim founder Paolo Gnutti envisions denim fashion for Spring/Summer 2026. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024 Finches are a good example of the instinct toward seasonal flocking, with both the red house finches and the yellow goldfinches gathering in large flocks of dozens to hundreds. Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024 There could be more star power flocking to watch the JuJu show soon. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024 This led to a massive flocking to Florida—and not even just by retirees. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flocking 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flocking was circa 1874

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“Flocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flocking. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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