Masse

/mɑːs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used to refer to a large quantity or number of people or objects.

The protesters gathered en masse outside the city hall.

In the context of physics, it refers to a large amount of matter or material.

The demolition of the old building created a massive pile of rubble en masse.

From French 'masse', from Latin 'mānsio' meaning 'mass' or 'bulk'.

mass exodus

A large-scale departure of people from a place.

mass production

The production of goods in large quantities.

the masses

The general population or the majority of people.

massive

Large and heavy or solid.

massacre

The indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people.

mass media

Media that reaches a large audience.

A large gathering of people.

There was a masse of fans outside the venue.

A lot of something, often used informally.

I have a masse of homework to do this weekend.