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throng

[θrɒŋ]

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!

  • Example

    A throng of protesters gathered outside the courthouse.

  • Example

    The streets were filled with a throng of tourists.

  • Example

    A throng of reporters surrounded the celebrity as she left the building.

throng Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for throng

Antonyms for throng

Phrases with throng

  • in a large group of people or things

    Example

    The shoppers moved in a throng from one store to another.

  • filled with a large number of people or things

    Example

    The park was thronged with visitors on the holiday weekend.

  • to become part of a large group of people or things

    Example

    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'

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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.