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

Maybe Sanwits will go the same route, moving away from challenging choices and toward pleasing the masses, and maybe that will turn out to suit Valdez—and all of us—just fine. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

A lot of stories about gay men, especially stories that connect with the masses, hinge on being in the closet. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Gronkowski went splashing into the sauce, as Brady and Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves joined the masses in celebrating one of the coolest moments to kick off Fanatics Fest. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

For a long time, only sales were included, as that's how the masses consumed albums, but these days, streaming activity also affects where a title appears. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for the masses

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