stampede noun [C] (PUBLIC EVENT) in North America, a public event that combines a rodeo (= an event in which cowboys show different skills by riding wild horses and catching cows with ropes), with other competitions, dancing, shows, etc.: a sudden wild rush of wild animals etc. a stampede of buffaloes; The school bell rang for lunch and there was a stampede for the door. A stampede is often associated with chaos, fear, and an overwhelming surge of movement. Whether it’s a herd of animals racing across a plain, or a panicked crowd rushing toward an exit, stampedes have been part of human and animal behaviour for centuries. Usage: Stampede meaning refers to a sudden, panicked rush or movement of a large group of people or animals, typically in response to fear or danger. It’s often used to describe chaotic or uncontrolled situations, particularly when large crowds or herds move unpredictably.
