throng
1 of 2verb/θrɔng/
Forms:throngs,thronging,thronged,thronged
1
to gather in a place in large numbers
transitive- Fans thronged the stadium to cheer for their favorite team.
- Protesters thronged the streets to advocate for social justice.
- Visitors thronged the exhibition hall to view the new art installations.
- Shoppers thronged the mall during the holiday sales.
- Participants thronged the marathon starting line, eager to begin.
2
to gather or move in large numbers
- Fans thronged to the stadium to see their favorite team play.
- People thronged to the beach on the hot summer day.
- The crowd thronged around the concert stage.
- Reporters thronged outside the courthouse for the big trial.
- Students thronged into the auditorium for the graduation ceremony.