gaggles

/ˈɡæɡəlz/

NOUN

1. Groups of geese

Groups of geese gathered together, especially when they are on the ground or on the water.

1.1. Groups of geese

Used to describe multiple groups of geese gathered together, typically on land or water.

Synonyms

  • flocks
  • coveys
  • colonies

Examples

  • Flocks of seagulls formed noisy gaggles near the shoreline, scavenging for food.

Related Words

  • birds
  • waterfowl
  • geese
  • broods

NOUN

2. Groups or gatherings of people or things

Multiple groups or gatherings of related people, animals, or things.

2.1. Groups of people

Used informally to describe several groups of people gathered together, often in a lively or busy setting.

Synonyms

Examples

  • In the park, gaggles of children played together, their laughter echoing through the air.
  • At the conference, gaggles of professionals engaged in animated discussions during networking breaks.
  • As the school bell rang, gaggles of students flooded the hallways, eager to head home for the day.

Related Words

  • assemblies
  • congregations
  • throngs
  • multitudes
  • clusters

2.2. Groups of animals or other things

Used to refer to multiple clusters or collections of similar animals or related things.

Synonyms

  • colonies
  • pods
  • packs
  • swarms
  • herds
  • flocks

Examples

  • Several gaggles of geese gathered near the lake.
  • The nature reserve was home to gaggles of waterfowl.

Related Words

  • clusters
  • collections
  • assemblages
  • broods
  • bunches