flocking

noun

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

Examples of flocking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The flocking on the faux pine needles and pine cones harmonize with the silver bows tied prominently throughout the garland. Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for flocking 

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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 30 Oct. 2024.

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