Swarm: meaning, definitions and examples

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swarm

[ swɔːm ]

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of bees

A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.

Synonyms

flock, herd, horde, throng

Examples of usage

The field was alive with a swarm of bees.
A swarm of mosquitoes descended upon the campsite.
The bees formed a dense swarm as they moved towards the hive.

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of bees

Move somewhere in large numbers.

Synonyms

congregate, flock, gather

Examples of usage

Bees swarmed out of the hive in search of nectar.
The tourists swarmed onto the beach as soon as the sun came out.

Translations

Translations of the word "swarm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enxame

🇮🇳 झुंड

🇩🇪 Schwarm

🇮🇩 kawanan

🇺🇦 рій

🇵🇱 rój

🇯🇵 群れ (むれ)

🇫🇷 essaim

🇪🇸 enjambre

🇹🇷 sürü

🇰🇷 무리

🇸🇦 سرب

🇨🇿 roj

🇸🇰 roj

🇨🇳 群 (qún)

🇸🇮 roj

🇮🇸 sveimur

🇰🇿 ұя

🇬🇪 ფერო

🇦🇿 arışqa

🇲🇽 enjambre

Word origin

The word 'swarm' originated from the Old English word 'swearm', which referred to a tumultuous or confused mass. Over time, it came to specifically describe a large number of insects or small organisms. The concept of a swarm has been observed in nature for centuries, with bees and other insects displaying this behavior as a means of protection, reproduction, or migration.