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

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Located only a 10-minute walk from Oia's most popular restaurants and landmarks, Santo Mine lets guests easily switch between total seclusion on the resort's property and exploring the rest of the village with the masses—a luxury that’s hard to come by on a Greek island summer vacation. —Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024

This is a first for the CFDA and makes fashion design accessible to the masses. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 July 2024

That’s the logic of this video: a whittling down—first, the masses singing along in one oceanic voice, then smaller groupings suggesting home. —Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 11 July 2024

And in a liberal city, local brands put their reputations at stake if the masses perceive them as heavy-handed toward unions. —Cuneyt Dil, Axios, 10 July 2024