swarm
word
Definition
A large group of insects, usually flying together, like bees or ants. It can also mean a crowd of people moving together in a busy or excited way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to insects, especially bees, but can be used metaphorically for people or things moving in a crowd. As a verb ('to swarm'), it means to move in large numbers. 'A swarm of bees' is a very common phrase. Can imply overwhelming numbers.
Spanish: enjambrePortuguese (BR): enxamePortuguese (PT): enxameChinese (Simplified): 蜂群 - 一大群Chinese (Traditional): 蜂群 - 一大群Hindi: झुंड (कीड़ों/मक्खियों का) - भीड़Arabic: سرب (حشرات)Bengali: ঝাঁক - দল (লোকের জন্য)Russian: рой - толпа (людей)Japanese: 群れ - 大群Vietnamese: bầy - đám đông (người)Korean: 떼 - 무리Turkish: sürü - kalabalık (insanlar için)Urdu: چھتے - ہجوم (لوگوں کے لیے)Indonesian: kerumunan - kawanan
Example Sentences
Mosquitoes began to swarm around the lake at sunset.
natural
Ants marched in a swarm along the path.
basic
A swarm of bees flew over the garden.
basic
A swarm of people entered the store when it opened.
basic
Kids swarmed the ice cream truck after school.
natural
Photographers swarmed the celebrity as soon as she arrived.
natural