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swarm
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ẽˈʃɐmɨ/en·xa·me
Definitions
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A large group of flying insects, especially bees or wasps, moving or living together.
Usage examples
“A swarm of bees settled on the branch of the old oak tree.”
“The beekeeper carefully collected the swarm.”
Common combinations
a swarm of beesbee swarmswarm of locusts
2
A large, moving crowd of people or things.
Usage examples
“A swarm of shoppers descended on the sales on the first day.”
“The square was filled with a swarm of protesters.”
Common combinations
a swarm of peopleswarm of tourists