Crowd Meaning and Definition
Crowd
Pronunciation
/kraʊd/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A large and unspecified group of people, often noisy, disorderly, and restless, gathered together in a public place or at an event.
Examples
- The concert was surrounded by a crowd of enthusiastic fans.
- The crowd cheered as the athletes entered the stadium.
Synonyms
- Mob
- Throngs
- Rabble
Antonyms
- Isolation
- Solitude
- Empty
Etymology
The word ‘Crowd’ originated in the 14th century from the Old French ‘croüde’, meaning ‘a pressing’ or ‘a throng’.
Usage Notes
The word ‘Crowd’ can be used in various contexts, such as describing a large gathering of people, or referring to a collective entity.
Cultural References
The word ‘Crowd’ has been referenced in popular culture, notably in the phrase ‘beating the crowd’, which means to avoid being late or to arrive ahead of others.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Beating the crowd
- Beat the rush
- Crowd-pleaser
Related Words or Phrases
- Group
- Multitude
- Throng
Collocations
- Crowd control
- Crowd-pleasing
- Surrounding crowd
Frequency of Use
The word ‘Crowd’ is commonly used in everyday language, often in contexts where referring to a large group of people gathered together.
Common Misspellings
- Croud
- Krowd