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

Working in batches as necessary so as not to overcrowd the pan, add the chicken and cook until golden-brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Notably, the electrode achieves maximum storage efficiency without overcrowding by first packing the larger zinc ions and following with the smaller protons. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Avoid overcrowding the dryer to let clothes tumble freely and dry more efficiently. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Working in batches if needed, place sliders in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd). — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

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
• cowed
• crowd

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d 

1

: to cause to be too crowded

2

: to crowd together too much