in droves

in droves

In large numbers. It was a beautiful day, but the bees were out in droves. People are out in droves at city hall today to protest the mayor's controversial plan. The owner of the car dealership is optimistic that slashing prices will bring people out in droves.

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in droves

Fig. in large numbers. (See also be out in droves.) The settlers arrived on the prairie in droves.

See also: drove

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