Crowd/kraʊd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Size Implication Use 'crowd' to imply a large, often overwhelming, number of people in a space. The street market was bustling with a huge crowd. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Physical 'Crowd' doesn't mean the people are touching, just that they're gathered close. A silent crowd filled the plaza, each person lost in thought. Pro Tip 3/3Event Association 'Crowd' is commonly associated with events and places where people meet. The festival attracted a colourful crowd every year.