Bevy

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛvi/

Definitions of bevy

noun a group of birds or animals that are together in one place

Example Sentences

Examples of bevy in a Sentence

formal The garden was adorned with a bevy of colorful flowers.

informal There was a bevy of snacks at the party last night.

slang I saw a bevy of cute puppies at the pet store.

figurative The library shelves were filled with a bevy of knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of bevy

• past tense: bevied
• plural: bevies
• comparative: more bevy
• superlative: most bevy
• present tense: bevies
• future tense: will bevy
• perfect tense: has bevied
• continuous tense: is bevying
• singular: bevy
• positive degree: bevy
• infinitive: to bevy
• gerund: bevying
• participle: bevied

Origin and Evolution of bevy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bevy' originated from the Old French word 'bevee' meaning a group of animals, especially quails.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bevy' has evolved to also refer to a large group of people or objects, not just limited to animals. It is commonly used to describe a gathering or assembly of individuals.