Examples of Collective Nouns

Here are some examples of collective nouns.

Collective Nouns for Animals
Collective noun for bees – Swarm
Collective noun for fish – Shoal or School
Collective noun for sheep – Herd
Collective noun for ships – Fleet
Collective noun for birds – Flock
Collective noun for lions – Pride
Collective noun for wolves – Pack
Collective noun for ants – Colony

Collective Nouns for People

Collective noun for actors – Troupe, Company or Cast
Collective noun for soldiers – Army
Collective noun for musicians – Band
Collective noun for warriors – Troop
Collective noun for directors – Board
Collective noun for sailors – Crew
Collective noun for singers – Choir
Collective noun for dancers – Group
Collective noun for thieves – Pack
Collective noun for players – Team
Collective noun for delegates – Delegation
Collective noun for judges – Panel or Bench

Collective Nouns for Objects/Things

Collective noun for cards – Deck/Pack
Collective noun for cigarettes – Packet
Collective noun for mountains – Range
Collective noun for apples – Bushel
Collective noun for bananas – Comb
Collective noun for grapes – Bunch
Collective noun for flowers – Bunch or Bouquet
Collective noun for trees – Grove or Forest