en masse
adverb
äⁿ(n)-ˈmas 
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: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison
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Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
Birch recommends a layered approach with taper candles grouped en masse, low pendant lighting, and lanterns for a warm, welcoming ambiance.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Perfect for making a statement when planting en masse, or spilling over a hanging basket or container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Soapboxers descended on the town en masse.
—Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for en masse
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20masse. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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en masse
adverb
: in a body : as a whole
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