- plural of drove.
droves
Example Sentences
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The app has boosted lesser-known businesses and sent tourists in droves to unconventional locations such as Zibo, a quiet industrial city in Shandong, after its cheap, marinated barbecue skewers went viral.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Americans are still flocking to Europe in droves this summer, despite record-breaking heat, higher airfare prices and long immigration lines due to the chaotic rollout of a new screening system in some European countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"People started arriving in droves, they started bringing tools. But the firefighters who were there said it was impossible to get through, and they left."
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
And then came the World Cup, with droves of fans making their way to local stadiums and watch parties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Over the coming months, they deserted in droves.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
