Horde

/hɔrd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large group or crowd, often with a connotation of being unruly or chaotic.

The horde of fans rushed to the concert entrance as soon as the gates opened.

A nomadic group or tribe, particularly in historical contexts.

The Mongol horde swept across Asia and Europe during the 13th century.

A large number of people or things, especially when perceived as difficult to manage.

The horde of emails in my inbox made it difficult to focus on my work.

From the Russian 'orda', meaning a camp or horde, and from the Turkish 'ordu', meaning an army.

horde of fans

A large group of fans or supporters.

barbarian horde

A term used to describe a large group of aggressive invaders.

mob

A large and disorderly crowd, often associated with criminal behavior.

swarm

A group of moving insects or other small creatures.

A large group of enthusiastic gamers or fans.

The gaming horde descended on the convention.

An overwhelming amount of something, often used humorously.

I have a horde of emails to reply to.