The crowd
Example: The crowd gathers to watch the event together
Definition
"The crowd" refers to a large group of people gathered closely together, often in a public place, typically sharing a common interest or purpose such as watching an event or participating in a gathering.
Etymology
The phrase "the crowd" originates from the Middle English word 'croud,' meaning a multitude or throng of people. It evolved from the Old English 'crudan,' which meant to press or push together, reflecting how people stand closely packed in a crowd. Did you know? The word 'crowd' originally implied physical pressure as people jostled in groups.
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"The crowd" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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