Synonyms for Crowd

Definition of crowd

noun
  1. a large number of things or people considered together; "a crowd of insects assembled around the flowers"
  2. an informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd"
verb
  1. cause to herd, drive, or crowd together; "We herded the children into a spare classroom"

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "crowd"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bunch, crew, gang can replace "crowd" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

With 5 alternatives available, "crowd" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Crowd" in song lyrics

See how crowd is used in real songs:

  • "Pumpin' up the people, makin' them one crowd"
    2 Live Crew — Break it on Down
  • "There's only one way to move the crowd:"
    2 Live Crew — Get Loose Now
  • "'Cause they are known to move the crowd"
    2 Live Crew — Ghetto Bass II

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