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

2

: 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.

4

: populace, public

a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude

Synonyms of multitude

• throng
• crowd
• flock
• swarm
• horde

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

Gauff sees Andreeva as similar to her — athletic, able to play offense and defense and beat players in a multitude of ways. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Active and engaged With dozens of amenities, clubs, and activities, Windsor Run offers a multitude of ways to get involved. — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

In addition to a multitude of crafts awards, there are several program categories being handed out from Reality to Variety to Documentary to Game Shows. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Martin said Cotton Incorporated’s EFS® System can benefit apparel brands in a multitude of ways. — Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin multitudin-, multitudo, from multus much — more at meliorate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing multitude

• cover/hide a multitude of sins
• the multitude

Rhymes for multitude

• altitude
• amplitude
• aptitude
• attitude
• barbecued
• certitude
• desuetude
• devalued
• finitude
• fortitude
• gratitude
• interlude

Kids Definition

multitude

noun

mul·​ti·​tude ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd 

: a great number of things or people