horde
noun
a large group, multitude, number, etc.; a mass or crowd.
hordes
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pluralof horde.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Zone One” is a smart take on the shuffling hordes and pandemic survivors who try to take Manhattan back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Pricey options to escape airport hordes and hassles are multiplying as affluent travelers seek more comfort and less friction without shelling out for a private jet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Whether or not hordes of international fans will take over I-95 on foot to get to the stadium is another question entirely.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2026
Plus, there are fewer shopping malls to employ the vast hordes of teens during the summer months.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Again—the glorious defense to the death of the Alamo against the hordes of Santa Anna is a fact.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
