crowded

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

Synonyms of crowded

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

At stake are the lives of some 2 million people in Gaza and the reconstruction of the crowded enclave now largely controlled by Israeli forces, more than 10 months since the ceasefire ended major military operations. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Which may be why North Avenue Beach felt more crowded on Sunday. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Coleman was quick and decisive while navigating the crowded real estate near the line of scrimmage. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

For the first, head to Tanzenwald Brewing Company, a full-service restaurant and brewery opened by a Lagunitas Brewing alum, or Imminent Brewing, which has a crowded calendar of live music, food trucks, and other special events. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing crowded

• crowded together

Rhymes for crowded

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