B1nounnature
US/swɔːrm/
UK/swɔːm/
a large group of insects or small animals moving together
In context
A swarm of bees settled on the branch above our heads.
We ran inside when a swarm of mosquitoes appeared at sunset.
A swarm of reporters waited outside the hotel.
Words that go with swarm
noun + preposition
- a swarm of beesA swarm of bees flew into the garden.
- a swarm of locustsA swarm of locusts destroyed the crops.
- a swarm of mosquitoesA swarm of mosquitoes hung over the pond.
- a swarm of insectsA swarm of insects surrounded the lamp.
- a swarm of touristsA swarm of tourists filled the old square.
adjective + noun
- a huge swarmA huge swarm covered the sky.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a swarm of birdsCorrect: a flock of birds