1[countable] a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game He pushed his way through the crowd.

Is crowd a common noun?

The noun "crowd" is a collective noun and it's also a common noun, as are "herd" and "bouquet". They are general words for any group of people, animals, or flowers.

Why is crowd a noun?

Crowd has several other senses as a noun and a verb. The word crowd can be used to describe any large group of people. Often, crowd is used to specifically mean that the people are standing close together. If a location has a large number of people in a small area, it is said to be crowded.