throng

[θrɒŋ]

throng Definition

• 1. a large, densely packed crowd of people or animals
• 2. a 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

• multitude
• mass
• swarm
• herd
• crowd

Antonyms for throng

• solitude
• isolation

Phrases with throng

• in a throng

  in a large group of people or things

  Example

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

• throng with

  filled with a large number of people or things

  Example

  The park was thronged with visitors on the holiday weekend.

• join the throng

  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.