Collective Noun for Cats

What Is a Group of Cats Called?

A group of cats is called a clowder.

Collective Noun	Usage
clowder	a clowder of cats

clowder of cats

Other Words for a Group of Cats

While clowder is the most common collective noun for cats, a group of cats is also called a cluster, litter (kittens of the same mother), destruction (wild cats), or nuisance.

What Type of Word is "Clowder"?

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

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"Clowder Is" or "Clowder Are"?

Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "clowder" 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 clowder is moving nearer.
• The clowder are moving in different directions.

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