Meaning & Definition of word "Swarm"

Swarm

/swɔːrm/

1. A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones, that moves together in a mass.
- Example: A swarm of bees settled on the tree outside.
2. A large group of people or things, typically moving quickly in a disorganized manner.
- Example: The swarm of fans rushed to the concert venue as the doors opened.

1. To move in or form a swarm.
- Example: The mosquitoes began to swarm around the stagnant water.
2. To fill a place or area in large numbers, often in a chaotic way.
- Example: Children swarmed the playground as soon as the bell rang.

Middle English, from Old English 'sweorm' meaning 'a crowd, throng'.

swarm of bees:

A large group of bees flying together.

swarm someone's social media:

To inundate someone's social media account with comments or likes.

swarm to:

To gather or move eagerly towards something.

bee:

A flying insect known for producing honey and pollinating plants.

hive:

A structure for housing a colony of bees.

insect:

A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.

Meaning: To overwhelm someone or something with attention.

Example Sentence: The fans swarmed the celebrity as he left the restaurant.

Meaning: To gather in large numbers, often to harass or bother.

Example Sentence: The kids swarmed the new game console on release day.