multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail …—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser2
: a great number : host entry 4
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
Examples of multitude in a Sentence
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
Recent Examples on the Web
These two defenses have come up repeatedly in a multitude of legal actions to date against the Trump administration.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
China has long been the subject of Trump’s ire, inspiring the president to implement punishing Section 301 duties during his first term that raised tariffs on a multitude of items—including apparel and footwear—by up to 25 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
However, many office buildings cannot be converted due to their floor plate size or shape, structural or other building systems limitations, and a multitude of other reasons.
—David Marino, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The team’s findings, published in 2011, revealed how hair can give rise to a multitude of touch sensations (opens a new tab).
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multitude
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
China has long been the subject of Trump’s ire, inspiring the president to implement punishing Section 301 duties during his first term that raised tariffs on a multitude of items—including apparel and footwear—by up to 25 percent.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
However, many office buildings cannot be converted due to their floor plate size or shape, structural or other building systems limitations, and a multitude of other reasons.
—David Marino, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The team’s findings, published in 2011, revealed how hair can give rise to a multitude of touch sensations (opens a new tab).
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multitude
Cite this Entry
“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd
: a great number of things or people
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share