Meaning & Definition of word "Mass"

Mass

/mæs/

1. A coherent, typically large body of matter with no definite shape.
- Example: The mass of the building was impressive, towering over the landscape.
2. A large quantity or something regarded as a unit.
- Example: A mass of people gathered in the square for the protest.
3. In physics, the quantity of matter in an object, measured in kilograms or grams.
- Example: The mass of the rock was determined to be five kilograms.
4. A religious ceremony, especially in the Christian church.
- Example: She attended Mass every Sunday at the local church.

1. To arrange in a group or heap.
- Example: They massed the supplies in the center of the room.
2. To form into a collective group.
- Example: The troops were massed at the border for the operation.

From Latin 'massa', meaning 'a lump or mass'.

mass media:

Various means of communication that reach a large audience.

for the masses:

Designed for the general public.

mass production:

The manufacture of goods in large quantities.

mass appeal:

A widespread attraction to a large audience.

mass communication:

The process of imparting and exchanging information on a large scale.

massive:

A term often used to describe something that has a large mass.

massacre:

The killing of a large number of people at once.

Meaning: Massive or significant.

Example Sentence: That party was mass!

Meaning: A lot of something.

Example Sentence: There was mass food at the event.