3 to be or go somewhere in very large numbers: --
[ I always + adv/prep ] Reporters thronged around her.
There is nothing more remarkable at the present time than the throngs of people, and particularly of young people, who attend our best concerts.
In essence, he was pointing out to the assembled throng that such actions are for the heretics' own good.
Seeking to push through this terrified and bewailing throng and their attackers, making for that rear door, he recognised that this might well ruin all.
A temporary one was erected near the docks, but it was entirely inadequate to deal with the throng of sick immigrants.
You should think long and hard before deciding to join the unhappy throng.
Extras and ballet students were paid small sums of money and added to the throng on stage when the need arose, as it frequently did.
The heightened physical activity has most men sweating, their bodies perpetually moving in a throng of more bodies.
There was to be no mingling with the throng at the movies.
