horde
Translation
horde, crowd, swarm, throng
Examples
A horde of tourists filled the square.
A horde of tourists filled the square.
Hordes of shoppers rushed into the store.
Hordes of shoppers rushed into the store.
Grammar Patterns
a horde of ((sb./sth.)) a large group of people or things A horde of reporters was waiting outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crowd, swarm, throng, multitude
Etymology
From Turkic 'ordu' meaning 'camp, army', associated with the historical Mongol Golden Horde.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'horde' of people 'hoarding' items during a sale. Or picture the Horde faction from the game World of Warcraft.