crowd
Translation
crowd, multitude
Examples
A large crowd gathered in the square.
A large crowd gathered in the square.
He got lost in the crowd.
He got lost in the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
a crowd of (people) a group of people A crowd of people waited outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: throng, multitude, mob
Etymology
From Old English *crūdan* 'to press, push,' reflecting the idea of people being pressed together.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'crowd' is so dense you have to push your way through. The word itself feels 'rounded' with people.