crowded

adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
: 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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Changes in air travel The rise in unruly passengers stems from several issues, including alcohol, drugs and mental health issues, as well as stress from dealing with crowded airports and problems like flight delays, according to Transport Security International, a travel publication. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 My guess is that this trend will continue in what will most likely be a crowded Democratic presidential primary race in 2028. Richardson Dilworth, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025 Since then, the category has become very crowded (even Greenspan now offers a dizzying selection), but Greenpan’s best nonstick skillets have continued to outperform most of the competition in our testing. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025 Although there might be some uncertainty about Ball’s future in Charlotte, the former lottery pick would certainly generate a crowded market of suitors if the Hornets decide to work the phones for a potential trade. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 2025.

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