crowds
n. countablen. large groups of people who have gathered together in one place. You often see them at concerts, sports games, or busy city streets.
n. large numbers of people gathered together in a disorganized or loosely structured group. Often used to describe the collective presence of individuals in public spaces.
Huge crowds gathered in the square to watch the fireworks.
The museum is usually quiet on weekdays, but large crowds arrive every Saturday morning for the new exhibit.
Security personnel struggled to manage the surging crowds as the gates opened, highlighting the need for more robust pedestrian flow controls during major public events.
The plural form of 'crowd'; it can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is seen as one unit or many individuals.