What's Does Stampede Mean?

A stampede is a situation in which a group of people or large animals suddenly start running in the same direction, especially because they are excited or frightened or a situation in which a lot of people are trying to do or achieve the same thing at the same time.

What does stampede mean in the dictionary?

a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, especially cattle or horses. any headlong general flight or rush. Western U.S., Canada. a celebration, usually held annually, combining a rodeo, contests, exhibitions, dancing, etc. SEE MORE.

What can stampede do?

Especially at night, things such as lighting a match, someone jumping off a horse, a horse shaking itself, a lightning strike, a tumbleweed blown into the herd, or "a horse running through a herd kicking at a saddle which has turned under its belly" have been known to cause stampedes.