Throng

Pronunciation: /ˈθrɔːŋ/

Throng (noun)

  1. A large group of people gathered closely together.

Examples

  • A throng gathered at the entrance.
  • The throng cheered loudly during the event.

Common collocations: dense throng, throng of people, amidst the throng, throng around, throng to

Throng (verb)

  1. To gather in a large group, often in a busy or crowded way.

Examples

  • Fans thronged to see the performer.
  • People thronged around the speaker.

Synonyms of Throng

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Throng

  • When describing the absence of people.