Horde — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhȯrd/

Meaning & Definition of Horde

Horde (noun)

  1. a political subdivision of central Asian nomads
  2. a people or tribe of nomadic life
  3. a large unorganized group of individuals, a teeming crowd or throng

Horde (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a great number of persons or creatures massed together

    "a horde of mosquitoes"

    "hordes of tourists from the cruise ship crowded the shops and cafes"

    similar: army, bike (chiefly Scottish), cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, host, legion, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng
    related: masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, gaggle, heap, mountain, pile, jam, logjam

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Horde

The most common words with a similar meaning to Horde:

Chiefly Scottish: bike
army, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, host, legion, mass, mob, multitude, press, rout, scrum, swarm, throng

Related Words for Horde

masses, millions, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, gaggle, heap, mountain, pile, jam, logjam

Origin & Etymology of Horde

Middle French, German, & Polish; Middle French & German, from Polish horda, from Ukrainian dialect gorda, alteration of Ukrainian orda, from Old Russian, from Turkic orda, ordu khan's residence

First known use: 1555

Words & Phrases Containing Horde

Golden Horde

Frequently Asked Questions about Horde

What does "Horde" mean?

"Horde" means a political subdivision of central Asian nomads. As a noun, it is defined as: a political subdivision of central Asian nomads.

What is another word for "Horde"?

Other words for "Horde" include army, bike, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock and herd. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Horde" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Horde"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Horde". Common alternatives include army, bike, cram, crowd, crush, drove, flock, herd, host and legion.

How do you use "Horde" in a sentence?

Examples of "Horde" in a sentence: "a horde of mosquitoes"; "hordes of tourists from the cruise ship crowded the shops and cafes".

Is "Horde" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Horde" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Horde"?

"Horde" is pronounced /ˈhȯrd/.

What is the origin of the word "Horde"?

"Horde" comes from Middle French, German, & Polish; Middle French & German, from Polish horda, from Ukrainian dialect gorda, alteration of Ukrainian orda, from Old Russian, from Turkic orda, ordu khan's residence. First known use: 1555.

What is another word for "Horde" meaning "a great number of persons or creatures massed together"?

When "Horde" (noun) means a great number of persons or creatures massed together, synonyms include army, bike, cram, crowd, crush and drove.