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collective noun
A collective noun is the word used to represent a group of people, animals, or things.
Examples of Collective Nouns
Here are some examples of collective nouns:

    Flock
    Crowd
    Committee
    Choir
    Group
    Team

There are lots of collective nouns. Below are some examples of the most common ones.
Common Collective Nouns Used for People
Here are some examples of common collective nouns used for people:

    A band of musicians
    A board of directors
    A choir of singers
    A class of students
    A crowd of people
    A gang of thieves
    A pack of thieves
    A panel of experts
    A team of players
    A troupe of dancers


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