Crowded

/ˈkraʊdɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Filled with many people or things; densely packed.
The subway car was so crowded that I could barely move.
Having too many people or things in a given space.
The crowded streets made it difficult to navigate through the city.
Having little or no space available due to the presence of many people or objects.
We avoided the crowded restaurant and chose a quieter cafe instead.

Etymology

From the verb 'crowd', derived from Middle English 'crudin', meaning to press closely together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crowded together
Group of people or things closely packed.
crowded out
Excluded or pushed aside by others.
crowded schedule
A timetable filled with many tasks or events.

Related Words

crowd
A large number of people gathered together.
overcrowded
Having too many people in a space, beyond its capacity.
crowding
The act of gathering closely together.

Slang Meanings

Squished
That concert was so squished, I could hardly see the stage!
Sardine-packed
The bus this morning was sardine-packed!