tight squeeze

noun

: a situation in which people or things are very crowded together
It'll be a tight squeeze, but we can all fit in one car.

Examples of tight squeeze in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The jacket runs slightly small and has a slim fit, so anything more than a sweatshirt underneath might feel like a tight squeeze. Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 What to Consider The pockets aren’t deep, so bulkier items can make for a tight squeeze. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2023 Cons Six people would likely be a tight squeeze in this hot tub — its realistic occupancy is probably closed to four adults. Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 27 July 2023 McPherson wrapped each mother, father or sibling in a tight squeeze when their name was called to accept their graduation certificate. Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 24 June 2023 This low-slung camp loveseat engulfs you in a soft, cushioned seat that’s roomy enough to fit two adults without being a tight squeeze. Katherine Englishman, Parents, 20 June 2023 Pause for a beat at the bottom. Drive off your front heel to stand, focusing on maintaining a tight squeeze with your glutes. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 11 May 2023 Not only was the fit a tight squeeze, but employees needed to crane their necks to view their laptop screens on the cart. Steve Shaheen, Forbes, 5 May 2023 The entire Prinze family — Gellar still goes by her maiden name professionally but legally took her husband’s in 2007 to commemorate their fifth wedding anniversary — would be a tight squeeze in a Prius. Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Jan. 2023

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“Tight squeeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tight%20squeeze. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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