stampede: Meaning and Definition of

stam•pede

1. a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, esp. cattle or horses.
2. any headlong general flight or rush.
3. a celebration, usually held annually, combining a rodeo, contests, exhibitions, dancing, etc.

1. to scatter or flee in a stampede: People stampeded from the burning theater.
2. to make a general rush: On hearing of the sale, they stampeded to the store.

1. to cause to stampede.
2. to rush or overrun (a place): Customers stampeded the stores.