covey Synonyms
covey Meaning
covey (n)
a small collection of people
a small flock of grouse or partridge
covey Sentence Examples
- At dusk, a covey of quail scurried across the dusty path, their brown feathers blending with the dry earth.
- As we hiked through the forest, a covey of grouse erupted from the undergrowth, startling us with their sudden flight.
- The farmer watched with concern as a covey of hungry pheasants descended upon his newly planted vegetable patch.
- The hunter crouched patiently, hoping for a chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive covey of quail hiding in the tall grass.
- The naturalist pointed out a covey of baby quail nestled beneath their mother's protective wings.
- The artist sketched the graceful movements of a covey of sandhill cranes taking flight against a vibrant sunset.
- The documentary featured stunning footage of a covey of ptarmigans changing from their summer plumage to their winter white camouflage.
- We heard the excited calls of a nearby covey of quail before spotting them feeding in the distance.
- The covey huddled together for warmth, their small bodies generating a surprising amount of heat.
- Conservation efforts have helped to restore populations of coveys that were once threatened by habitat loss.
FAQs About the word covey
a small collection of people, a small flock of grouse or partridge
plump, gaggle,swarm, colony, pod, school, flock,pack, drove, herd
No antonyms found.
At dusk, a covey of quail scurried across the dusty path, their brown feathers blending with the dry earth.
As we hiked through the forest, a covey of grouse erupted from the undergrowth, startling us with their sudden flight.
The farmer watched with concern as a covey of hungry pheasants descended upon his newly planted vegetable patch.
The hunter crouched patiently, hoping for a chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive covey of quail hiding in the tall grass.
