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What is a group of geese called?

A gaggle
of geese
a gagglea flocka skeina wedge
AnimalGeese
CategoryBirds
Collective nounGaggle, Flock, Skein, Wedge
Baby nameGosling
💡 On the ground they’re a “gaggle”; in flight they become a “skein” or “wedge.”

FAQ

What is a group of geese called?

A group of geese is called a gaggle. Other accepted terms include a flock, a skein, a wedge.

Are there other names for a group of geese?

Yes — besides a “gaggle,” you may see “flock”, “skein”, “wedge”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.

What is a baby geese called?

A baby geese is called a gosling.

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Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”