swarm

noun
UK: /swɔːm/
US: /swɔːrm/

  1. A large group of insects or small creatures, moving together.

    1. A swarm of bees flew over the garden.
    2. The farmer was worried about the locust swarm destroying his crops.

  2. A large group of people all moving together in the same direction.

    1. A swarm of tourists entered the museum.
    2. After the concert, a swarm of people headed towards the train station.

Synonyms

throng crowd flock horde teem mass
swarm verb

  1. To move together in a large group.

    1. Bees swarm around the hive.
    2. Reporters swarmed around the celebrity as she left the restaurant.

  2. To be present in large numbers.

    1. Mosquitoes swarm in the swampy areas.
    2. Rumors swarmed around the office after the announcement.
swarm adjective

  1. Existing in a large number or quantity, typically insects.

    1. Swarm insects flying everywhere.
    2. The air was thick with swarm of locusts during the migration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swarm" in English means: A large group of insects or small creatures, moving together., A large group of people all moving together in the same direction..

The phonetic transcription of "swarm" is /swɔːm/ in British English and /swɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swarm": throng, crowd, flock, horde, teem, mass.

Example usage of "swarm": "A swarm of bees flew over the garden.". More examples on the page.