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What makes up a bevy?
There’s no need to quail when confronted with a word of uncertain origins; some mysteries are simply destined to remain as such. Etymologists have a bevy of theories about the roots of bevy, for example, but little definitive evidence—and that’s okay! What we do know is that bevy emerged out of Middle English as the collective noun for a number of birds and mammals that were commonly hunted, including pheasants, partridges, roe deer, larks, and especially quail. Bevy is still used in this way today, not only for wild game but for gulls, hens, etc. But bevies are now most often composed of a great many people and things, as in “a bevy of reporters” or “a bevy of menu options.”
Examples of bevy in a Sentence
Alex Hager, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
There's actually a bevy of shine-boosting, ultra-nourishing oils on the market that deliver amazing results to delicate strands.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
Miami played host to the red carpet event for Univision’s 2025 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards on Thursday, featuring a bevy of high-profile figures styling their best threads for the occasion.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
As such, the red carpet saw a bevy of A-list stars turn out for the affair (many of whom are also nominated for Academy Awards in March).
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Bevy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bevy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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