Multitude

/ˈmʌl.tɪ.tjuːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A large number of people or things.
The concert attracted a multitude of fans from all over the country.
The state of being numerous.
A multitude of stars filled the night sky.
An assembly or crowd of people.
The multitude gathered in the square to hear the speaker.

Etymology

From Latin 'multitudo', meaning 'greatness, abundance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a multitude of
A large number of things or people.
multitude of options
A wide variety of choices.
in the midst of a multitude
Surrounded by a large crowd.

Related Words

numerous
Consisting of many items; a large quantity.
plethora
An excess or overabundance of something.
crowd
A large number of people gathered together.

Slang Meanings

A ton of people
There were a ton of people at the concert last night.
Loads of options
We've got loads of options for dinner tonight.