bevy

American  

[bev-ee] / ˈbɛv i /

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

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bevy British  

/ ˈbɛvɪ /

noun

1. a flock of quails

2. a group, esp of girls

3. a group of roedeer

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Etymology

Origin of bevy

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

Example Sentences

Some highly visible CEOs, such as Elon Musk, now travel surrounded by a bevy of bodyguards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of the business world’s most visible CEOs, like Elon Musk, now travel surrounded by a bevy of bodyguards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earnings per share didn’t appear to exceed analyst estimates, but there was a bevy of charges related to the BlueHalo acquisition.

From Barron's

It’s about to happen for a bevy of U.S. manufacturing stocks, says Sano.

From Barron's

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

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