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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hordes

/hɔːrdz/ noun · British & US
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What does hordes mean?

noun

A large crowd of people, especially one that is threatening or overwhelming. A large number of animals, especially insects or birds.

Example

"The hordes of tourists descended upon the city, overwhelming the local infrastructure."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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