bevy

[bev-ee]

noun

plural

bevies 

1. a group of birds, as larks or quail, or animals, as roebuck, in close association.

   Synonyms: brood, flight, covey

2. a large group or collection.

   a bevy of boisterous sailors.

   Synonyms: company, assembly

bevy

/ ˈbɛvɪ /

noun

1. a flock of quails

2. a group, esp of girls

3. a group of roedeer

Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English bevey, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bevy¹

C15: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

In a darkened airport hotel ballroom room, a bevy of California Democrats sought to distinguish themselves from the crowded field running for governor in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials promised instead to rely on a “bevy of more timely and accurate data sets,” though none were specified.

From Salon

All hope that Foster can actually turn this around is slowly disappearing beneath a bevy of humiliations.

From Los Angeles Times

In the stands to support her were a bevy of some 30 family and friends, including current players, managers and umpires.

From BBC

Already, the case has inspired a television special, a silver screen drama series, a bevy of podcasts, several documentaries and a handful of books.

From BBC