Bevy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbe-vē/

Meaning & Definition of Bevy

Bevy (noun)

  1. a large group or collection
  2. a group of animals and especially quail

Bevy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a large group of people or things

    "A bevy of girls waited outside."

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bevy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bevy:

Chiefly British: lashings

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bevy

Words with the opposite meaning of Bevy:

Word Forms of Bevy

Inflections: bevies

Origin & Etymology of Bevy

Middle English bevey

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Bevy

Frequently Asked Questions about Bevy

What does "Bevy" mean?

"Bevy" means a large group or collection. As a noun, it is defined as: a large group or collection.

What is another word for "Bevy"?

Other words for "Bevy" include army, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd and horde. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bevy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bevy"?

There are 99 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bevy". Common alternatives include army, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, horde, host and legion.

What is the opposite of "Bevy"?

Antonyms of "Bevy" include atom, crumb, dot, fleck, flyspeck, fragment, grain and granule.

How do you use "Bevy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bevy" in a sentence: "A bevy of girls waited outside.".

Is "Bevy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bevy" is a noun.

Is "Bevy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Bevy" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Bevy"?

"Bevy" is pronounced /ˈbe-vē/.