hundreds
n. C / Un. a large number of things or people, usually between two hundred and nine hundred. You use this word when you want to say there are many of something without giving an exact count.
n. a plural quantity representing multiples of one hundred; used indefinitely to signify a large but unspecified number. Often functions as part of a partitive construction followed by a prepositional phrase.
Hundreds of people gathered in the square to watch the show.
The storm caused damage to hundreds of homes along the coast, leaving many families without power.
Archaeologists discovered hundreds of ancient coins buried beneath the temple floor, suggesting the site was once a major center for regional trade and commerce.
When used to mean an indefinite large number, it is plural and followed by 'of'. It does not take an 's' when preceded by a specific number (e.g., 'three hundred').
three hundreds peoplethree hundred peopleWhen a specific number precedes 'hundred', the word remains singular; the plural 'hundreds' is only for indefinite large amounts.