1. large groups or crowds of people
Usage: plural form of horde

Examples

• Hordes of tourists visited the museum during summer vacation.
• The store was overwhelmed by hordes of shoppers on Black Friday.
• Hordes of fans gathered outside the concert venue.
• The festival attracted hordes of music lovers from across the country.
• Hordes of students rushed to register for the popular class.
• The beach was crowded with hordes of sunbathers.