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

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

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

That history gives the band an edge—and credibility—in a crowded market. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

Unlike other tests that can take several minutes or require privacy to use, this method is fast and low-profile, perfect for crowded clubs, bars, or house parties. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Two more true-crime tales have entered this week’s Netflix’s top ten – Amy Bradley Is Missing and Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes – evidence that the streamer is continuing to mine new ground in a crowded marketplace. —Peter White, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025

Garten’s advice can simply help keep your kitchen shelving from becoming confusing or looking too crowded. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025

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