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

Users appear to be fed up with feeling like the burden of that distinction should come from them when AI companies are playing such a vital role in pumping out low quality work en masse. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Just as writers were being laid off en masse from media companies like MTV, Mashable, and Vice Media, ordinary people around the world were experimenting with video as a new way to tell stories on social media. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

Chicago State football players in green and white jerseys headed en masse toward the sideline of their turf practice field, which sits painted in the outfield of the Cougars baseball stadium. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Ievers and Fulmer plan to be there en masse with their supporters, just like with every other hearing. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for en masse

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

Kids Definition

en masse

adverb

än-ˈmas 

: in a body : as a whole