noun

throng

Throng (noun) means a large, densely packed crowd of people. Example: “A throng of fans waited outside the stadium.”

noun

A large, densely packed crowd of people.

"A throng of fans waited outside the stadium."

"She pushed through the throng to reach the exit."

verb

To crowd into a place in large numbers.

"Tourists thronged the square during the festival."

How to use throng

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA tightly packed crowd, or to crowd into somewhere in large numbers.

Common pairings

a throng of people thronged with tourists

thronger comparative, thronged past tense, throngs plural, throngs singular, throngest superlative

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A _____ of fans waited outside the stadium.

From Old English þrang, "crowd" or "press," related to a Germanic root meaning "to push" or "to force."

Origin: Old English

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What does “throng” mean?

The word “throng” means a large, densely packed crowd of people. In plain terms, a tightly packed crowd, or to crowd into somewhere in large numbers.

How do you pronounce “throng”?

“Throng” is pronounced throng (/θɹɔŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “throng” in a sentence?

Here is “throng” used in a sentence: “A throng of fans waited outside the stadium.”

What part of speech is “throng”?

Depending on how it is used, “throng” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “throng” come from?

The word “throng” comes from Old English. From Old English þrang, "crowd" or "press," related to a Germanic root meaning "to push" or "to force.".

How many meanings does “throng” have?

“Throng” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, densely packed crowd of people.

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