the multitude

noun

: ordinary or common people as a group

a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude

—often plural

His films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.

Examples of the multitude in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Discussion forums were buzzing, mining the multitude of horror movie references embedded in the series. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Sometimes this is caused by the cooling fans for the multitude of data processors/computers, and other times caused by backup power generators (often running 24/7). — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

This segues nicely into our leverage pathways, which try to provide accurate team approaches for procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Sometimes, coverage of declining birth rates can be simplistic—without acknowledgment of the multitude of factors that go into the individual choice of whether or not to have a child. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for the multitude

• beatitude
• decrepitude
• disquietude
• exactitude
• ineptitude
• infinitude
• ingratitude
• midlatitude
• similitude
• solicitude
• accrued
• allude