Collective Noun for Blackbirds

What Is a Group of Blackbirds Called?

A group of blackbirds is called a cloud.

Collective Noun	Usage
cloud	a cloud of blackbirds

cloud of blackbirds

Other Words for a Group of Blackbirds

While cloud is the most common collective noun for blackbirds, a group of blackbirds is also called a grind.

What Type of Word is "Cloud"?

The word "cloud" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.

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"Cloud Is" or "Cloud Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "cloud" as singular or plural. As a general rule, you should treat a collective noun as singular. However, if the context of your sentence focuses on the individuals within the group, you should treat it as plural. For example:

• The cloud is moving nearer.
• The cloud are moving in different directions.

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