Meaning & Definition of word "Crowded"

Crowded

/ˈkraʊdɪd/

adjective:

  • 1. Filled with many people or things; densely packed.
    • Example: The subway car was so crowded that I could barely move.
  • 2. Having too many people or things in a given space.
    • Example: The crowded streets made it difficult to navigate through the city.
  • 3. Having little or no space available due to the presence of many people or objects.
    • Example: 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 of crowded

Meaning: Squished

Example Sentence: That concert was so squished, I could hardly see the stage!

Meaning: Sardine-packed

Example Sentence: The bus this morning was sardine-packed!