Collective Noun for Fish

What Is a Group of Fish Called?

A group of fish is called a shoal.

Collective Noun	Usage
shoal	a shoal of fish

shoal of fish

Other Words for a Group of Fish

While shoal is the most common collective noun for fish, a group of fish is also called a school or run (moving upstream for spawning).

What Type of Word is "Shoal"?

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

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"Shoal Is" or "Shoal Are"?

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

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