Definition of 'bevy'

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bevy

(bevi )

Word forms: plural bevies

countable noun [usually singular]

A bevy of people is a group of people all together in one place.

...a bevy of little girls.

...a bevy of bright young officers.

Synonyms: group, company, set, party More Synonyms of bevy

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bevy in British

(ˈbɛvɪ )

nounWord forms: plural bevies

a flock of quails

a group, esp of girls

a group of roedeer

Word origin of 'bevy'

C15: of uncertain origin

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bevy in American

(ˈbɛvi ; bevˈē)

nounWord forms: plural ˈbevies

a group, esp. of girls or women

a flock

now said chiefly of quail

any group or collection

SIMILAR WORDS: group

Word origin of 'bevy'

ME bevey < Anglo-Fr bevée < OFr, a drinking bout < bevre: see beverage

Example sentences containing 'bevy'

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At least on the floor he was spared the bevy of animals which formed a furry citadel around Paula. Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)A gracefully arched rococo hall, resonant with the sound of violins, its gilded mirrors lit by a bevy of crystal chandeliers. Appiganesi, Lisa DREAMS OF INNOCENCE (2003)

"I fear I'm going to desert you, my dear, and leave you captive to this bevy of Cynsters. Stephanie Laurens WHOLE SECRET LOVE (2003)

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Used Occasionally. bevy is one of the 30000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Definition of bevy from the Collins English Dictionary

Verbal nouns

The verbal noun is the -ing form, i.e. the present participle of the verb, used as a noun. It can be used in all the places that a noun can be used, but still keeps some characteristics of the verb. ...