masses
Britishplural noun
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the body of common people
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informal (often foll by of) great numbers or quantities
masses of food
Example Sentences
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All masses in Dubai have been cancelled because of the war, two Catholic churches in the United Arab Emirates posted on their websites.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
But Samsung tempered expectations for the gigantic device, with an executive describing it as a special-edition product for diehard fans rather than for the masses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
West didn’t just embody feminist fat acceptance; she made it cool and brought it to the masses.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
On Monday, Iranian state-affiliated TV channels broadcast rallies from all across the country depicting masses of people gathering in main squares to express their fealty.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
But they affected the unlearned masses worst of all.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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