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

These shoes also feature an open-toe design that lets your toes breathe without overcrowding and avoiding discomfort, pain, and blisters. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Additionally, overcrowding an air fryer basket can cause the parchment paper to burn. —Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Independence Elementary, named for the nation’s semiquincentennial, will serve families and students who have been challenged by long bus trips and overcrowding at Eagle and Star elementaries. —Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026

Donor requests for internships for their family members also led to overcrowding in the office and logistical headaches for schedulers, one former staffer said. —Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 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
• coude
• cowed

Kids Definition

overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d 

1

: to cause to be too crowded

2

: to crowd together too much