uncrowded

adjective un·crowd·ed \ ˌən-ˈkrau̇-dəd \

Updated on: 2 May 2018

Definition of uncrowded

: having or allowing sufficient room : not filled or overfilled with people or things : not crowded

an uncrowded beach

an uncrowded view

The famous subways were quiet … and relatively uncrowded.
—John Hersey

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Working in batches if needed, arrange the crab cakes in the hot oil in a single, uncrowded layer and fry until crispy and browned on one side, about 3 minutes.

— amy dewall dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Famous dinner party gaffes and a colorful Earth Day menu," 21 Apr. 2018
On the day after Christmas, photographer Jason Hummel and Adam skied together at White Pass, a snowy, uncrowded, and fun mountain for the expert who knows where to look.

— christopher solomon, Outside Online, "The Boy Who Lived on Edges," 22 Mar. 2018
The Target near her home is generally uncrowded and clean — other than the aisles hawking Gaines’ goods.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "Grab The Shiplap, Here's How ‘Fixer Upper’ Altered The Course Of Design," 8 Mar. 2018
The roads are impeccably maintained, uncrowded and, well, fun.

— christopher elliott, USA TODAY, "The best and worst places to drive," 21 Jan. 2018
The Jungle Lodge is located in a remote, uncrowded part of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula.

— mallorie sullivan, Cincinnati.com, "One week after saving baby sloth, Cincinnati couple loses Costa Rican venture to fire," 16 Jan. 2018
Florida Clinicians for Climate Action join an uncrowded (and underfunded) field in Florida, with a single state level program dedicated to coming up with solutions for Floridians.

— alex harris, miamiherald, "Climate change already affecting health in Florida, doctors say | Miami Herald," 9 Feb. 2018
Along with 3 miles of pristine and uncrowded beach, the island has 3 miles of nature trails.

— katherine rodeghier, chicagotribune.com, "Florida's Pinellas County beaches offer stretch of sand for every mood," 5 Feb. 2018
And the reward for the successful angler goes far beyond a fine, uncrowded day on the water; those sheepshead are some of the finest-eating fish in the bay, with dense, flaky flesh that looks and tastes like blue crab.

— shannon tompkins, Houston Chronicle, "Coastal fishing in February can be rewarding," 3 Feb. 2018

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