overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d 
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds
: to cause to be too crowded
: to crowd together too much
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The key is to be flexible and creative, shaping the room to meet your needs and not overcrowding the space.
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Another tip from Stone is to avoid overcrowding your serving tray.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
City leaders say the goal is to allow people to celebrate safely without overcrowding any one area.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Use intentional color and varied textures to create visual interest without overcrowding your space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Another tip from Stone is to avoid overcrowding your serving tray.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
City leaders say the goal is to allow people to celebrate safely without overcrowding any one area.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 1 Jan. 2026
Use intentional color and varied textures to create visual interest without overcrowding your space.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overcrowd
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“Overcrowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcrowd. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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overcrowd
verb
over·crowd
-ˈkrau̇d
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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