Collective Noun for Egrets

What Is a Group of Egrets Called?

A group of egrets is called a congregation.

Collective Noun	Usage
congregation	a congregation of egrets

congregation of egrets

Other Words for a Group of Egrets

While congregation is the most common collective noun for egrets, a group of egrets is also called a wedge.

What Type of Word is "Congregation"?

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

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"Congregation Is" or "Congregation Are"?

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

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