Crowd: meaning, definitions and examples
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crowd
[ kraʊd ]
in a public place
A large group of people gathered together, typically in a public place, often for a specific purpose or event. Crowds can range from a small number of people to a huge gathering of thousands or even millions.
Synonyms
audience, onlookers, spectators
Examples of usage
- The crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
- The protest drew a crowd of supporters from all over the city.
to fill
To fill a space or area with a large number of people or objects. Crowding can create a sense of congestion and lack of personal space.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The fans crowded around the entrance to catch a glimpse of the celebrity.
- The shelves were crowded with books of all genres.
Translations
Translations of the word "crowd" in other languages:
🇵🇹 multidão
- público
- plateia
🇮🇳 भीड़
🇩🇪 Menschenmenge
- Publikum
- Gedränge
🇮🇩 kerumunan
🇺🇦 натовп
🇵🇱 tłum
🇯🇵 群衆 (ぐんしゅう)
🇫🇷 foule
🇪🇸 multitud
🇹🇷 kalabalık
🇰🇷 군중 (gunjung)
🇸🇦 حشد
🇨🇿 dav
🇸🇰 dav
🇨🇳 人群 (rénqún)
🇸🇮 množica
🇮🇸 fjöldi
🇰🇿 топ
🇬🇪 ბრბო
🇦🇿 izdiham
🇲🇽 multitud
Word origin
The word 'crowd' originated from the Middle English 'crowden', which meant to press, or congregate in a crowded place. It has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages, reflecting the human tendency to gather in groups for various purposes. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass both the physical presence of a large group of people and the act of filling a space with people or objects.
See also: crow.