throng — a large crowd of people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large crowd of people
Pronunciation (IPA): /θrɔːŋ/
Korean meaning: 많은 사람들의 무리, 군중
Korean pronunciation: **쓰**롱
Example Sentences
- The ice cream truck was surrounded by a throng of excited children screaming 'Brain freeze! Brain freeze!'
- Tourists thronged to the museum to see the world's smallest painting, which ironically required a magnifying glass.
- A throng of protesters gathered in the city center demanding better working conditions.
throng
NOUN//θrɔːŋ//
a large crowd of people
Fans create massive throng
The throng sings strong with freedom's song!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'thrang' or 'thyng', related to Old Norse 'þrongr' meaning 'crowd' or 'throng'. The word is ultimately of Germanic origin.
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📝Examples
“The ice cream truck was surrounded by a throng of excited children screaming 'Brain freeze! Brain freeze!'”
“Tourists thronged to the museum to see the world's smallest painting, which ironically required a magnifying glass.”
“A throng of protesters gathered in the city center demanding better working conditions.”
“Shoppers thronged the mall during the Black Friday sales, creating a human traffic jam.”
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