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Meaning of thronged
The primary meaning of the word "thronged" is to be filled or crowded with people.
Etymology of thronged
The word "thronged" has its roots in Old English "þrang" and Old Norse "þranga", both meaning "to press" or "to crowd".
Historically, the word has been used to describe crowded or densely populated areas, and its usage dates back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
crowded
packed
jammed
swarmed
teeming
thronging
bustling
swamped
overrun
flooded
inundated
deluged
besieged
invaded
overwhelmed
congested
dense
crowded out
filled to capacity
overflowing
saturated
crammed
jam-packed
chock-full
overflowing
overloaded
overfilled
stuffed
packed like sardines
crowded together
Definitions
- The word "thronged" is defined by Oxford Languages as being crowded or filled with people, typically because of a special attraction.
- * It can also describe a place that is densely populated or a situation where people are gathered in large numbers.
Usage Examples
- The city streets were thronged with people celebrating the New Year.
- * The museum was thronged with visitors on the first day of the new exhibition.
- * The beach was thronged with sunbathers during the summer holiday.