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 that crowded class of prospects, each star had his own identity. D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025 As tensions threaten to turn to violence in the crowded train car, the officer arrives. EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025 The Passport was maneuverable in crowded villages and comfortable on winding seaside roads. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025 However, navigating the crowded landscape of data service providers can be challenging. Jamelle Brown, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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