Collective Noun for Hamsters
What Is a Group of Hamsters Called?
A group of hamsters is called a horde.Collective Noun | Usage |
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horde | a horde of hamsters |
horde of hamsters
What Type of Word is "Horde"?
The word "horde" is a collective noun. A collective noun is a word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things."Horde Is" or "Horde Are"?
Writers are often unsure whether to treat a collective noun like "horde" 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 horde is moving nearer.
- The horde are moving in different directions.
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