throng Definition
- 1a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
- 2a great number of things crowded together
Using throng: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "throng" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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A throng of protesters gathered outside the courthouse.
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The streets were filled with a throng of tourists.
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A throng of reporters surrounded the celebrity as she left the building.
throng Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with throng
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The shoppers moved in a throng from one store to another.
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The park was thronged with visitors on the holiday weekend.
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As soon as the concert ended, we joined the throng of people leaving the stadium.
Origins of throng
from Old Norse 'thrangr', meaning 'tight, closely packed'
Summary: throng in Brief
The term 'throng' [θrɒŋ] refers to a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals, or a great number of things crowded together. It is often used to describe busy public places like streets and parks, exemplified by 'The streets were filled with a throng of tourists.' 'Throng' extends into phrases like 'in a throng,' and 'throng with,' denoting a large group of people or things.
