stampede
stampede Lexical Profile
stampede Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sudden, panicked, and uncontrolled rush of a large herd of animals or a crowd of people.
"A loud thunderclap startled the grazing cattle and triggered a dangerous stampede across the open plain."
A sudden, widespread, and impulsive movement or action by many people toward a common goal or trend.
"The announcement of half-price tickets caused a virtual stampede to the theater's booking website."
North American An annual festival or celebration featuring a rodeo, carnival events, and exhibitions of cowboy skills.
"Every July, thousands of visitors travel to Alberta to attend the famous Calgary Stampede."
• verb
To rush wildly and uncontrollably in a sudden mass panic, or to cause a herd or crowd to do so.
"The frightened horses stampeded through the open gate when the barn caught fire."
To push or pressure someone into acting hastily or impulsively without proper consideration.
"The board of directors refused to be stampeded into making a premature financial decision."
• Rhymes for stampede
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Mexican Spanish 'estampida' (an uproar or sudden flight of cattle), from Spanish 'estampar' (to stamp), which is ultimately of Germanic origin and related to the English word 'stamp'.