gaggle

noun

gag·​gle ˈga-gəl How to pronounce gaggle (audio)
Synonyms of gaggle
1
: flock
especially : a flock of geese when not in flight compare skein
2
: a group, aggregation, or cluster lacking organization
a gaggle of reporters and photographers
3
: an indefinite number
participated in a gaggle of petty crimes

Examples of gaggle in a Sentence

a noisy gaggle of photographers
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held what was expected to be her final gaggle outside the West Wing on Thursday, her last day on the job before departing the role. — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 Leavitt struck a more conciliatory tone with reporters during a farewell press gaggle on Thursday. — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Foo Fighters are set to play inside the stadium in five hours, and Bob is with his son, 31-year-old Albert, and a gaggle of his buddies. — William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 Only reporters with a State Fair credential will be permitted to join media gaggles following Soapbox appearances. — Brian Smith, Des Moines Register, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gaggle

Word History

Etymology

derivative of gaggle "to cackle," going back to Middle English gagelyn, of imitative origin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gaggle was in the 15th century

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gaggle

noun
gag·​gle ˈgag-əl How to pronounce gaggle (audio)
1
: flock entry 1 sense 1
especially : a flock of geese when not in flight
2
: an unorganized group
a gaggle of reporters

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