en masse en masse {adv. phr.} As a group; in one big mass or group. — Used after the word it modifies. The school turned out en masse to cheer the returning astronaut. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: E Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment