en masse

adverb

äⁿ(n)-ˈmas How to pronounce en masse (audio) -ˈmäs How to pronounce en masse (audio) än- How to pronounce en masse (audio)
en-
Synonyms of en massenext
: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison

Examples of en masse in a Sentence

Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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The Illini had just made their first Final Four in 21 years, and people came out en masse to celebrate the team led by the freshman duo of Keaton Wagler and Mirković. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 This also demonstrated that volunteers who’d come to the site for their own niche reasons could redirect their efforts en masse. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Neoclouds would not be going out of business en masse, Lovelock reiterated, but could be subject to consolidation, such as takeovers and mergers. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 If four of the most consequential members of Grace’s staff/cabinet quit en masse, what will become of her administration? — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for en masse

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of en masse was in 1795

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en masse

adverb
än-ˈmas How to pronounce en masse (audio)
: in a body : as a whole

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