Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swarm
noun, verb
/swɔːrm/
Definition
A large number of insects or other small creatures moving together.
Examples
- The swarm of bees filled the air as they searched for a new home.
- The children watched in awe as the swarm of butterflies danced around the garden.
Meaning
The term ‘swarm’ often refers to a group of bees, but it can describe any collection of small animals that gather together.
Synonyms
- group
- horde
- throng
- cluster
- flock