overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 

overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds

transitive verb

: to cause to be too crowded

intransitive verb

: to crowd together too much

Examples of overcrowd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just be sure to keep silver as a critical but limited portion of your overall portfolio, typically capped at 10% or less, to avoid overcrowding your other assets at the same time. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026

According to Morris Hankinson, the managing director of Hopes Grove Nurseries, using loose, well-draining soil and not overcrowding seedlings will provide the plant with the best home environment. —Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026

Working in batches if needed, arrange pinwheels, cut sides down, in a single layer in prepared basket (do not overcrowd). —Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026

The key is to be flexible and creative, shaping the room to meet your needs and not overcrowding the space. —Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for overcrowd

• disallowed
• disavowed
• allowed
• aloud
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• coude
• cowed

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d 

1

: to cause to be too crowded

2

: to crowd together too much