Throng

/θrɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people.

A throng of fans gathered outside the concert venue, eager to see their favorite band.

A multitude or mass of something.

The garden was a throng of colorful flowers in full bloom.

verb

To gather, crowd, or press together in a large number.

Visitors thronged to the festival, eager to participate in the festivities.

To fill a place with a crowd or a mass of people.

As the parade began, spectators thronged the streets to catch a glimpse of the floats.

From Middle English throngen, to press together; of uncertain origin.

to throng around

to gather in a crowd around someone or something.

throng of admirers

a large group of people showing admiration.

throng to

to go in a large group towards a place.

crowd

A large number of people gathered together.

congregation

A group of people assembled for religious worship.

mob

A large crowd of people, often behaving in a disorderly or aggressive way.

A large gathering of people, often used in a casual context.

There was a throng at the concert last night.

Used to describe a chaotic or noisy crowd.

The throng at the club was wild!