crowded

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adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd 

: filled with many or too many people or things

a crowded room/theater

a beach crowded with people

a crowded itinerary

crowded

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past tense and past participle of crowd entry 1

Synonyms of crowded

Adjective

• filled
• packed
• bursting
• jammed
• crammed
• full

Examples of crowded in a Sentence

Adjective

we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall

a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And Barrera acknowledged that CTA independent spending in the primary had pushed him to the front of a crowded field of competitive Democratic contenders. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Military platforms must identify and interpret signals in increasingly crowded electromagnetic environments. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

Supporters gather at watch parties At Rodriguez’ watch party, the crowded room was full of union members from Unite Here Local 355. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Despite a tough primary, Ford pulled out the win in the crowded field. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1612, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing crowded

• crowded together

Rhymes for crowded

• clouded
• shrouded
• enshrouded
• unclouded
• uncrowded
• overcrowded