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

A bevy of large companies have recently announced large layoffs, possibly a sign of further weakness in the labor market.

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During the shutdown, economists had to resort to a bevy of private reports to try to piece together what was going on.

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To cut through the noise, our writer put a bevy to the test in his suburban kitchen.

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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.

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

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