congestion
Americannoun
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overcrowding; clogging.
severe traffic congestion.
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an excessive or abnormal accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part or blood vessel.
pulmonary congestion.
noun
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the state of being overcrowded, esp with with traffic or people
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the state of being overloaded or clogged with blood
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the state of being blocked with mucus
Other Word Forms
- noncongestion noun
- precongestion noun
- supercongestion noun
Etymology
Origin of congestion
From the Latin word congestiō, dating back to 1585–95. See congest, -ion
Example Sentences
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Drivers have been advised to set off early in the morning, as congestion is likely to be at its worst from 10:00 BST each day between Thursday and Saturday, and on Easter Monday.
From BBC
However, congestion in the Red Sea is emerging as a key bottleneck.
This large server footprint helps reduce congestion, improve connection stability and makes it easier to find a nearby server.
From Salon
Higher costs from disruptions caused by tariffs, the continuing tensions in the Red Sea, start-up expenses for Gemini and port congestion all had a negative earnings impact, it said.
That has not materialized, and notorious congestion within and around the stadium is as much a tradition as Dodger Dogs.
From Los Angeles Times
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