overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
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 Avoid overcrowding by planning your space carefully. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2024 That has tested the region’s roads, increased concerns about water supply and led to overcrowding in county animal shelters, among other issues. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024 Old attire with the intention of being worn again and clothes that no longer fit or never get worn can easily overcrowd this small space. Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024 Disney overcrowded the market with superhero streaming content in recent years and its push for quantity at the box office led to a drop in quality. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for overcrowd 

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Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of overcrowd was in 1602

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“Overcrowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcrowd. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb
over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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