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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And, as of now, their outfield might be a little too crowded. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Australian scientists believe increasingly crowded waters and rising ocean temperatures are swaying sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to a rise in attacks. CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026 Raabta International is stepping into an increasingly crowded global marketplace as a new Spanish international sales outfit. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026 Gans could have allowed the hulking, evil character to register as an oppressive, scene-stealing presence, but opts to force Pyramid Head into crowded frames with other monsters who, even at their best designed, frequently detract from the paltry terror and register as annoying visual noise. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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