Meaning of the word stampede in English
What does stampede mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
stampede
US /stæmˈpiːd/
UK /stæmˈpiːd/
Noun
1.
an occasion when many large animals or many people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, usually in the same direction at the same time, especially because of fear:
Example:
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Two shoppers were injured in the stampede as shop doors opened on the first day of the sale.
Verb
1.
When animals or people stampede, they all move quickly in the same direction, often because they are frightened:
Example:
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A loud clap of thunder made the herd stampede.
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