in droves
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Meaning · English
In large numbers, often suddenly or quickly
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
với số lượng lớn, thường đột ngột hoặc nhanh chóng
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Literally: in crowds of birds
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
People are quitting their jobs in droves to start their own businesses
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in droves” mean?
In large numbers, often suddenly or quickly Literally: in crowds of birds
Is “in droves” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.