throng

noun
UK: /θrɒŋ/
US: /θrɑːŋ/

  1. A large group of people gathered closely together.

    1. A huge throng waited at the airport.
    2. The shopping center was filled with a throng of holiday shoppers.

Synonyms

swarm crowd multitude gathering flock horde
throng verb

  1. To move somewhere in a large crowd.

    1. Fans thronged the stage to see the band.
    2. People thronged into the stadium to watch the final game.
throng transitive-verb

  1. To fill or occupy a place in a dense crowd.

    1. Tourists throng the city's historical districts.
    2. Reporters thronged the courtroom, eager to hear the verdict.
throng intransitive-verb

  1. To be present in large numbers.

    1. Visitors throng to the museum every weekend.
    2. Customers thronged around the sales counters, seeking bargains.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "throng" is /θrɒŋ/ in British English and /θrɑːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "throng": swarm, crowd, multitude, gathering, flock, horde.

Example usage of "throng": "A huge throng waited at the airport.". More examples on the page.