What is a group of sheep called?
A flock
of sheep
a flocka moba herda drove
| Animal | Sheep |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Flock, Mob, Herd, Drove |
| Baby name | Lamb |
💡 “Mob” is common in Australia and New Zealand for a flock of sheep.
FAQ
What is a group of sheep called?
A group of sheep is called a flock. Other accepted terms include a mob, a herd, a drove.
Are there other names for a group of sheep?
Yes — besides a “flock,” you may see “mob”, “herd”, “drove”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby sheep called?
A baby sheep is called a lamb.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”