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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
During that 2024 public meeting, attended by at least one TCEQ representative and representatives from the developer, residents asked a multitude of questions, including ones about potential odors coming from the wastewater treatment facility.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Wellness influencers and biohackers are touting the benefits of nicotine in a multitude of forms, including patches, pouches, gum, and drinks.
—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Even if wild ice falls short, Banff maintains a multitude of outdoor rinks, so there’s always a chance to skate.
—Anna Staropoli, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitude. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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