Collective Noun for Hamsters

What Is a Group of Hamsters Called?

A group of hamsters is called a horde.

Collective Noun	Usage
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.

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"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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