the masses

plural noun

: the ordinary or common people

His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.

the needs of the masses

Examples of the masses in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was a parade, and the masses grumbled over the faint legitimacy of the ordeal. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026

When Sessel flipped on the lights Thursday, neighborhood social media pages alerted the masses. — Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

So far, the show has a very respectable 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, though that could move either direction once the series is out for the masses. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The New York Mets joined the masses on the internet who have made fun of the Washington Commanders star quarterback for sending a cease-and-desist letter earlier this month to his alma mater, LSU, over the use of his name, image and likeness. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the masses

• bypasses
• crevasses
• eyeglasses
• impasses
• molasses
• morasses
• subclasses
• sunglasses
• surpasses
• trespasses
• asses
• basses