crowded
adjective
crowd·ed
ˈkrau̇-dəd 
: 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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Sunshine Coast hinterlands The Sunshine Coast region offers more than just beaches, and its inland hinterlands are a great way to find some quieter, less crowded spots to experience Australian culture.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
More noticeably, there was that welcoming smile that some folks in the crowded Landmark dressing room had not seen in ages.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
January, however, is a more crowded and uncertain spot in the sports calendar, with the NFL’s recent playoff expansion in 2022 and the potential further expansion of the College Football Playoff.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Additionally, Thursdays through Sundays are very popular nights at Southern Lights, and long lines and wait times are common, so plan ahead for a less crowded day.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
More noticeably, there was that welcoming smile that some folks in the crowded Landmark dressing room had not seen in ages.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
January, however, is a more crowded and uncertain spot in the sports calendar, with the NFL’s recent playoff expansion in 2022 and the potential further expansion of the College Football Playoff.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Additionally, Thursdays through Sundays are very popular nights at Southern Lights, and long lines and wait times are common, so plan ahead for a less crowded day.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crowded
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“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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