throng
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noun \ˈthrȯŋ\Definition of THRONG
1
a : a multitude of assembled persons b : a large number : host
2
a : a crowding together of many persons b : a pressing increase of activity <this throng of business — S. R. Crockett>
See Examples of THRONG
- <grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng>
Origin of THRONG
Middle English thrang, throng, from Old English thrang, gethrang; akin to Old English thringan to press, crowd, Old High German dringan, Lithuanian trenkti to jolt
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to THRONG
2throng
verbthrongedthrong·ing \ˈthrȯŋ-iŋ\
Definition of THRONG
transitive verb
1
: to crowd upon : press <a celebrity thronged by fans>
2
: to crowd into : pack <shoppers thronging the streets>
intransitive verb
: to crowd together in great numbers
Examples of THRONG
- Shoppers thronged the mall for the sales.
- <fans thronged the field to celebrate the win>
First Known Use of THRONG
14th century
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