horde

noun
UK /hɔːd/
US /hɔːrd/

A horde is a very big, noisy group of people or animals moving together.

A horde of fans rushed into the stadium when the gates opened.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large group of animals, especially insects, moving together.

A horde of locusts covered the field.

3. A wandering group of people, often used historically for nomadic tribes.

The horde traveled across the plains in search of water.

4. A large number of things appearing at once.

A horde of emails filled her inbox overnight.