Synonyms for

Crowd

Verb / kraʊd / Another word for crowd — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A large group of people gathered closely together, typically in a disorganized or unruly way.

Synonyms & similar words

bunch gang herd crowdtogether crew push audience assembly throng mob mass multitude horde group pack herd swarm flock congregation gathering company collection assembly conclave convocation meet

Synonyms by register

Formal

throng multitude assembly gathering

Informal

bunch gang pack mob

Literary

host swarm press

Antonyms

individual loner solitary few scattered

Common collocations

  • large crowd
  • dense crowd
  • crowd control
  • crowd surfing
  • crowd pleaser
  • in the crowd
  • a crowd of people

Word family

noun crowd
verb crowd

Usage note

As a noun, 'crowd' often implies a large, dense group of people. As a verb, it can mean to fill a space or to press in.

Example sentences

  1. The crowd was so big that I couldn't see the stage.
  2. We joined the crowd in the street to celebrate the victory.
  3. The crowd at the concert was singing along to every song.
  4. The crowd at the fair was enjoying the rides and games.
  5. The protesters formed a crowd outside the government building.

Quotes

  • A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of a sheep-crowd.
  • The wise man avoids the crowd.
  • The crowd is the most unreliable and witless thing in the world.

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