multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌtüd 
-ˌtyüd
1
: the state of being many
… the mind falters, confused by the multitude and yet the harmony of the detail …—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser2
: a great number : host entry 4
a multitude of choices
a multitude of complaints
3
: a great number of people
A multitude gathered to hear the governor's speech.
Examples of multitude in a Sentence
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
awed by the multitude of stars in the night sky
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Lizbeth Scordo, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Warriors coach Steve Kerr tried a multitude of different defenders on him.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Fronted by memorable performances from John Lithgow, Jane Curtin, and French Stewart, the make-believe family experiences the crazy culture and customs of Earth in each episode, leading to a multitude of humorous situations.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
And certainly, a multitude nodded in agreement.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for multitude
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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multitude
noun
mul·ti·tude
ˈməl-tə-ˌt(y)üd
: a great number of things or people
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