overcrowded

[oh-ver-kroud-id]

overcrowded Definition

filled with too many people or things, so that it is uncomfortable or dangerous.

Using overcrowded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcrowded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The train was so overcrowded that I couldn't find a seat.

  • Example

    The city's schools are overcrowded and underfunded.

  • Example

    The prison was severely overcrowded, with inmates sleeping on the floor.

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Summary: overcrowded in Brief

'Overcrowded' [oh-ver-kroud-id] describes a space that has too many people or things, making it uncomfortable or even dangerous. Examples include overcrowded trains, schools, and prisons.

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