Meaning
horde, swarm
- a large, undisciplined, or threatening crowd of people
- a nomadic tribe or clan (historical)
In a sentence
In estate un'orda di turisti invade il centro storico.
In summer, a horde of tourists invades the historic center.
I negozianti furono travolti da un'orda di acquirenti durante i saldi.
Shopkeepers were overwhelmed by a horde of shoppers during the sales.
Come faremo a gestire quell'orda di persone senza rinforzi?
How will we handle that horde of people without reinforcements?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orda | feminine · singular |
| orde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually has a negative or overwhelming connotation in modern everyday usage.