bevy — a large group of people or things of a particular kind
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large group of people or things of a particular kind
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbevi/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity chef was followed by a bevy of food critics eager to taste his new creation.
- A bevy of social media influencers descended upon the coffee shop like hungry seagulls.
- The startup founder presented his idea to a bevy of investors.
bevy
NOUN[/ˈbevi/]
a large group of people or things of a particular kind
a large group of people of a particular kind gathered in one place
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French bevee, originally meaning 'a drinking party or group of drinkers.' The word evolved to describe flocks of birds (especially quail), then groups of beautiful women, and finally any large group or collection.
Breakdown
bevee (Old French: drinking group) → bevy (modern English: large group or flock)
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📝Examples
“The celebrity chef was followed by a bevy of food critics eager to taste his new creation.”
“A bevy of social media influencers descended upon the coffee shop like hungry seagulls.”
“The startup founder presented his idea to a bevy of investors.”
“A bevy of penguins waddled across the ice like a formal dinner party in tuxedos.”
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