Collective Noun for Wolves

What Is a Group of Wolves Called?

A group of wolves is called a pack.

Collective Noun	Usage
pack	a pack of wolves

pack of wolves

Other Words for a Group of Wolves

While pack is the most common collective noun for wolves, a group of wolves is also called a rout.

What Type of Word is "Pack"?

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

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"Pack Is" or "Pack Are"?

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

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