a sudden, frenzied rush or headlong flight of a herd of frightened animals, esp. cattle or horses.

any headlong general flight or rush.

Western U.S., Canada . a celebration, usually held annually, combining a rodeo, contests, exhibitions, dancing, etc.

to scatter or flee in a stampede

People stampeded from the burning theater.

to make a general rush

On hearing of the sale, they stampeded to the store.

to cause to stampede.

to rush or overrun (a place)

Customers stampeded the stores.

noun

charge , chase , crash , dash , flight , fling , hurry , panic , rout , run , scattering , shoot , smash , tear , bolt , inundate , overrun , riot , rush