Collective Noun: A collective noun is a naming word that is used to denote a group of objects, animals or people.
Example:
Collective nouns for groups of animals
- A pride of lions
- A flock of sheep
- A swarm of bees
- A herd of elephants
Collective nouns for groups of people
- A band of musicians
- A board of directors
- A crew of sailors
- A company of actors
Collective nouns for a number of things/objects
- A pair of shoes
- A chain of mountains
- A fleet of ships
- A bunch of grapes