First Known Use: before 12th century
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1crowd
verb \ˈkrau̇d\
: to fill (something) so that there is little or no room for anyone or anything else : to take up much or most of the space in (an area or space)
: to push or force (something) into a small space
: to move into a small space
Full Definition of CROWD
intransitive verb
1
a : to press on : hurry b : to press close <the players crowded around the coach>
2
: to collect in numbers
transitive verb
1
a : to fill by pressing or thronging together <a room crowded with children> b : to press, force, or thrust into a small space
3
a : to urge on b : to put on (sail) in excess of the usual for greater speed
4
: to put pressure on <don't crowd me, I'll pay>
6
: to press or stand close to <the batter was crowding the plate>
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Origin of CROWD
Middle English crouden, from Old English crūdan; akin to Middle High German kroten to crowd, Old English crod multitude, Middle Irish gruth curds
2crowd
noun
Definition of CROWD
1
: a large number of persons especially when collected together : throng
2
a : the great body of the people : populace b : most of one's peers <follow the crowd>
3
: a large number of things close together <I saw a crowd…of golden daffodils — William Wordsworth>
4
: a group of people having something (as a habit, interest, or occupation) in common <in with the wrong crowd> <the Hollywood crowd>
First Known Use of CROWD
1565
Synonym Discussion of CROWD
crowd, throng, horde, crush, mob mean an assembled multitude. crowd implies a close gathering and pressing together <a crowd gathered>. throng and horde suggest movement and pushing <a throng of reporters> <a horde of shoppers>. crush emphasizes the compactness of the group, the difficulty of individual movement, and the attendant discomfort <a crush of fans>. mob implies a disorderly crowd with the potential for violence <an angry mob>.
3crowd
noun \ˈkrau̇d, ˈkrüd\
Definition of CROWD
1
: an ancient Celtic stringed instrument that is plucked or bowed —called also crwth
2
dial English : violin
Origin of CROWD
Middle English crowde, from Middle Welsh crwth
First Known Use: 14th century
CROWD[3] Defined for Kids
1crowd
verb \ˈkrau̇d\
crowd·edcrowd·ing
Definition of CROWD for Kids
1
: to push into a small space <After the meeting we all crowded into an elevator.>
2
: to form a tight group <Players crowded around the coach.>
3
: to collect in numbers <People crowded at the entrance.>
4
: to fill or pack by pressing together <Cars crowded the roads.>
2crowd
noun
Definition of CROWD for Kids
1
: a large number of people in one place
2
: the population as a whole : ordinary people <These books appeal to the crowd.>
3
: a group of people who spend time together or have a common interest <She hangs around with a wild crowd.>
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