English · Family & People
crowd
/kraʊd/
[/kraʊd/]
throng, mass of people
Beginnernoun
Definition
A crowd is a large number of people gathered together in one place.
Example
A huge crowd filled the square, waving flags and cheering as the parade slowly passed by.
A huge crowd filled the square, waving flags and cheering as the parade slowly passed by.
Etymology
From Old English 'crudan' (to press, hurry), related to 'crowd' as a verb meaning to push.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for large gatherings; the verb means to fill or press into a space.