stampede
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Noun — A sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together.
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Etymology
From Mexican Spanish estampida, ultimately traced back through Spanish and Old Occitan to a Germanic root meaning to stamp or trample.
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What does “stampede” mean?
The word “stampede” means a sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together. In plain terms, a sudden mass rush, whether of spooked animals or a panicked crowd.
How do you pronounce “stampede”?
“Stampede” is pronounced stam-PEED (/stæmˈpid/ in IPA).
How do you use “stampede” in a sentence?
Here is “stampede” used in a sentence: “A thunderclap set off a stampede among the cattle.”
What part of speech is “stampede”?
Depending on how it is used, “stampede” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “stampede” come from?
The word “stampede” comes from Germanic. From Mexican Spanish estampida, ultimately traced back through Spanish and Old Occitan to a Germanic root meaning to stamp or trample.
Is “stampede” a common word?
“Stampede” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stampede” have?
“Stampede” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, wild rush of frightened animals running together.