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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In New Jersey, the primary field is much more crowded for candidates in both parties. Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025 Tripadvisor recommends visiting in spring or fall when the weather is mild but the beach is less crowded. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 At 41-31, the Warriors are currently the No. 7 seed in a crowded Western Conference playoff picture. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 In a crowded activewear space, Fabletics operates with a unique membership model that sets it apart from the competition, driving both digital and brick-and-mortar sales. Lauren Parker, WWD, 25 Mar. 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

Cite this Entry

“Crowded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crowded. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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