crowds
word · lemma: crowd
/ˈkɹaʊdz/
krowdz
/kɹˈaʊdz/
krowdz
Definition
Large groups of people gathered closely together, usually in public places.
Usage & Nuances
'Crowds' is the plural of 'crowd'. Used for multiple large groups. Often describes busy, public places. Can suggest excitement or discomfort. Common with words like 'large', 'control', or 'avoid' (e.g., 'avoid crowds').
Spanish: multitudes - muchedumbres - aglomeracionesPortuguese (BR): multidões - aglomeraçõesPortuguese (PT): multidões - ajuntamentosChinese (Simplified): 人群Chinese (Traditional): 人羣Hindi: भीड़Arabic: حشود - جماهيرBengali: ভিড় - জনসমাগমRussian: толпыJapanese: 人混み - 群衆Vietnamese: đám đôngKorean: 군중 - 인파Turkish: kalabalıklarUrdu: ہجومIndonesian: kerumunan - massa
Example Sentences
We try to avoid crowds when shopping.
basic
I don't like going downtown on weekends because the crowds are huge.
natural
Security had trouble controlling the crowds after the concert.
natural
Summer brings crowds of tourists to the beaches.
natural
There are crowds at the train station every morning.
basic
The festival attracts big crowds every year.
basic