en masse

adverb

äⁿ(n)-ˈmas  -ˈmäs  än- 

en-

: in a body : as a whole

moved the inmates en masse to the new prison

Examples of en masse in a Sentence

Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.

Recent Examples on the Web

The viral stunt is the latest evidence of China’s growing strength in robotics, especially the humanoid kinds that can already dance en masse to Chinese music and box in a ring. —Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025

For a natural look, grow goldenrod in groups of 3 to 5 plants in flower beds or plant them en masse for more fall color and to create a mini wildflower meadow that benefits wildlife year-round. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

The Dunmire brand is being dropped by distributors en masse as Dwight's Montague bourbon is expanding its reach. —Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025

Teachers, as well as students, are adopting AI en masse. —PC Magazine, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for en masse

• alas
• amass
• bromegrass
• bypass
• chagas
• crabgrass
• crevasse
• eelgrass
• eyeglass
• groundmass
• harass
• impasse

Kids Definition

en masse

adverb

än-ˈmas 

: in a body : as a whole