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crowded

adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
Synonyms of crowdednext
: filled with many or too many people or things
a crowded room/theater
a beach crowded with people
a crowded itinerary

Examples of crowded in a Sentence

we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming
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The Toronto Blue Jays, fresh off their first World Series in 32 years, have a more crowded 40-man roster than most. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 That’s why, in an increasingly crowded category, the brands that endure will be the ones that build emotional resonance, identity, and belonging. Steve Milton, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025 This year, even before Proposition 50 passed, the prospect of a more competitive race in the 48th prompted a crowded field of Democrats to seek to unseat Issa. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025 Magnifica’s aircraft will include advanced air purification and humidification systems to improve comfort on long flights, along with a more open cabin layout that feels calmer and less crowded. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowded

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowded was in 1612

Cite this Entry

“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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