crowded

adjective

crowd·​ed ˈkrau̇-dəd How to pronounce crowded (audio)
: filled with many or too many people or things
a crowded room/theater
a beach crowded with people
a crowded itinerary

Examples of crowded in a Sentence

we kept circling around the crowded parking lot at the mall a crowded design that made the bedroom wallpaper a little overwhelming
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An upholstered stool, for instance, can bring a burst of color without making the space feel crowded. Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 Personal branding and thought leadership consulting Personal branding and thought leadership consulting are in high demand as professionals and entrepreneurs recognize the need to stand out in crowded markets. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 Frustrated with crowded resorts, more skiers risk avalanche hazards in backcountry. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025 The false rumor inspired a gunman to fire multiple shots inside a crowded Washington, D.C., pizza restaurant in 2016. Lisa Hagen, NPR, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crowded

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of crowd entry 1

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crowded was in 1612

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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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