overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 

overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds

transitive verb

: to cause to be too crowded

intransitive verb

: to crowd together too much

Examples of overcrowd in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To minimize powdery mildew, avoid overcrowding the plants and ensure ample air circulation. —Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

When the oil temperature reaches 375 to 395 degrees F, add the Brussels sprouts to the pan (don’t overcrowd the pan; fry 4 separate batches). —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025

But with new characters slightly overcrowding the call sheet (the Four Horsemen become eight by the end), there’s not much room for character development, other than the big twist, which conjures memories of the original. —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025

Never overcrowd the washer drum so clothes can move freely. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for overcrowd

• disallowed
• disavowed
• allowed
• aloud
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cloud
• coude
• cowed

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d 

1

: to cause to be too crowded

2

: to crowd together too much