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