overcrowd

verb

over·​crowd ˌō-vər-ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
overcrowded; overcrowding; overcrowds

transitive verb

: to cause to be too crowded

intransitive verb

: to crowd together too much

Examples of overcrowd in a Sentence

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Don’t overcrowd the pan! Cook on medium-low heat for about five minutes, two and a half minutes per side, or until golden. Essence, 12 Feb. 2025 Lastly, even if you’re used to loading it correctly, do not overcrowd the dishwasher. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2025 The rise of tourism taxes in Spain To date, only Catalonia and the Balearic Islands charge visitors a tourism tax to help offset sustainability setbacks related to overtourism, including noise pollution, landmark conservation, overcrowding in touristy areas, and water shortages. Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 21 Feb. 2025 Leonardo’s masterpiece is now being shown behind protective glass in the museum’s largest room, overcrowded with long, noisy lines of visitors eager to take a selfie with the groundbreaking portrait of the woman with the enigmatic smile. Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overcrowd

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of overcrowd was in 1602

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“Overcrowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overcrowd. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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overcrowd

verb
over·​crowd -ˈkrau̇d How to pronounce overcrowd (audio)
1
: to cause to be too crowded
2
: to crowd together too much
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