noun
bevy
BEH-vee
Bevy (noun) means a group of birds, especially quail, gathered together. Example: “A bevy of quail scattered across the field.”
noun
1
A group of birds, especially quail, gathered together.
"The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash."
— AA Book of British Villages, Drive Publications Ltd (1980)
"A bevy of quail scattered across the field."
2
A large group of people or things, especially an impressive gathering.
"Thursday's session makes AT&T the latest high-profile company to meet with Trump after the president-elect's series of job-related talks with firms such as Softbank, Carrier and a bevy of tech companies including Google, Facebook and Apple."
— Brian Fung, Why AT&T’s top execs visited Trump Tower (2017)
"For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth."
— David Simpson, Fantasy of navigation (2013)
"The actor arrived at the premiere with a bevy of assistants."
How to use bevy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA collective word for a group, most often used for birds or for an eye-catching group of people.
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Etymology
From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly from Anglo-Norman.
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What does “bevy” mean?
The word “bevy” means a group of birds, especially quail, gathered together. In plain terms, a collective word for a group, most often used for birds or for an eye-catching group of people.
How do you pronounce “bevy”?
“Bevy” is pronounced BEH-vee (/ˈbɛvi/ in IPA).
How do you use “bevy” in a sentence?
Here is “bevy” used in a sentence: “A bevy of quail scattered across the field.”
What part of speech is “bevy”?
“Bevy” is a noun.
Where does the word “bevy” come from?
The word “bevy” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly from Anglo-Norman.
How many meanings does “bevy” have?
“Bevy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a group of birds, especially quail, gathered together.
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