First Known Use: before 12th century
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1throng
noun \ˈthrȯŋ\
: a large group of people
Full Definition of THRONG
1
a : a multitude of assembled persons b : a large number : host
2
a : a crowding together of many persons b : a pressing increase of activity <this throng of business — S. R. Crockett>
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Origin of THRONG
Middle English thrang, throng, from Old English thrang, gethrang; akin to Old English thringan to press, crowd, Old High German dringan, Lithuanian trenkti to jolt
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Synonym Discussion of THRONG
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>.
2throng
verb
: to go to (a place) in a large group or in large numbers
: to gather in a crowd or in great numbers
throngedthrong·ing \ˈthrȯŋ-iŋ\
Full Definition of THRONG
transitive verb
1
: to crowd upon : press <a celebrity thronged by fans>
2
: to crowd into : pack <shoppers thronging the streets>
intransitive verb
: to crowd together in great numbers
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First Known Use of THRONG
14th century
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1throng
noun \ˈthrȯŋ\
Definition of THRONG for Kids
: a large group of people : crowd
2throng
verb
throngedthrong·ing
Definition of THRONG for Kids
: 1crowd 4
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