A group of sheep is most commonly called a flock.

Main term

In everyday English and in farming, the standard word for a group of sheep is “flock,” whether the group is small or large. This is the term you can safely use in schoolwork, quizzes, and normal conversation.

Other correct terms

English also allows a few other collective nouns for sheep, though they are less common.

  • Herd of sheep – used by some farmers, especially for very large groups.
  • Drove of sheep – often used when they are being driven or moved from place to place.
  • Fold of sheep – sometimes used in UK English when sheep are gathered in an enclosure.
  • Mob of sheep – used in some regions (like parts of Australia) for large groups.

So if you’re answering a quick question like a trivia or homework prompt, “a flock of sheep” is the best and simplest answer.

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