1stam·pede 
/stæmˈpi:d/ noun
plural stam·pedes /stæmˈpi:d/ noun [count] 1 : an occurrence in which a large group of frightened or excited animals or people run together in a wild and uncontrolled way to escape from something, get out of a place, etc.
▪ a buffalo stampede ▪ a stampede to the exits 2 : a situation in which a lot of people try to do the same thing at the same time
▪ a stampede to buy the stock ▪ a stampede of new applicants
▪ a buffalo stampede ▪ a stampede to the exits
▪ a stampede to buy the stock ▪ a stampede of new applicants
