stampede — a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /stæmˈpiːd/
Example Sentences
- The announcement of free pizza caused a stampede of hungry students.
- When the celebrity appeared, fans stampeded toward the red carpet.
- The buffalo stampede in the movie looked so realistic it made me nervous.
stampede
NOUN[/stæmˈpiːd/]
a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
💡 Concept
a sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
🎵 Rhyme
When obstacles impede the stampede, patience helps them succeed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/stæmˈpiːd/
🇬🇧 UK/stæmˈpiːd/
🌳Etymology
Rootstamp
🎵Rhyme
impedesucceedrecede
impede
succeed
recede
🔗Collocations
cattle stampede
cause a stampede
stampede for tickets
prevent a stampede
human stampede
stampede toward the exit
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The announcement of free pizza caused a stampede of hungry students.”
“When the celebrity appeared, fans stampeded toward the red carpet.”
“The buffalo stampede in the movie looked so realistic it made me nervous.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat caused a stampede when it knocked over the fish tank.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rushchargesurgepanicchaos
Antonyms
calmorderstillness
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rampageriotcommotiontumultfrenzy
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