mass

B1
Pronunciation
/mæs/
/mæs/
/mæs/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(physical) Matter, material.

2 Definition

A large quantity; a sum.

3 Definition

The Eucharist, now especially in Roman Catholicism.

4 Definition

Celebration of the Eucharist.

5 Definition

(usually as the Mass) The sacrament of the Eucharist.

6 Definition

A musical setting of parts of the mass.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To form or collect into a mass; to form into a collective body; to bring together into masses; to assemble.

2 Definition

To have a certain mass.

Example Sentences
  • I mass 70 kilograms.
3 Definition

To celebrate mass.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Involving a mass of things; concerning a large quantity or number.

Example Sentences
  • There is evidence of mass extinctions in the distant past.
2 Definition

Involving a mass of people; of, for, or by the masses.

Example Sentences
  • Mass unemployment resulted from the financial collapse.