Definition of throng
1a : a multitude of assembled personsb : a large number : host
2a : a crowding together of many personsb : a pressing increase of activity this throng of business — S. R. Crockett
Explore M-W
Examples of throng in a Sentence
grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng
Origin and Etymology of throng
Middle English thrang, throng, from Old English thrang, gethrang; akin to Old English thringan to press, crowd, Old High German dringan, Lithuanian trenkti to jolt
First Known Use: before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of throng
Examples of throng in a Sentence
Shoppers thronged the mall for the sales.
fans thronged the field to celebrate the win
14th Century
First Known Use of throng
14th century
THRONG Defined for English Language Learners
throng
Definition of throng for English Language Learners
-
: to go to (a place) in a large group or in large numbers
-
: to gather in a crowd or in great numbers
THRONG Defined for Kids
Learn More about throng
-
See words that rhyme with throng Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for throng Spanish Central: Translation of throng Nglish: Translation of throng for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of throng for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up throng? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!