- plural of drove.
droves
Example Sentences
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We thought Gen Z had started going to church in droves.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“Eleanor Rigby” attracted a post-55 audience in droves, while the good-natured storyline and nautical sound effects inherent in “Yellow Submarine” drew children and pre-teens into The Beatles’ camp.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Unemployment hit double digits and the city’s residents left in droves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
As droves of tourists flock to Yosemite, it raises the question: Is it still possible to have a fun time there despite the crowds?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
His campaign had worked, and now the Bonnies were arriving in droves, demanding the same hospitality they'd received last month in Orlando.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
