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Synonyms

overcrowding

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ /

noun

  1. a state of being filled with more people or things than is desirable; congestion

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Australian Open king Novak Djokovic said Thursday that record-breaking crowds were "a very good problem" despite complaints from some spectators about overcrowding and long queues.

From Barron's

Authorities say they want to spread sightseers more evenly around the country, as complaints of overcrowding in hotspots like Kyoto grow.

From Barron's

Speaking to the BBC's Newsnight programme, Bennett said the couple are in a "dangerous position" and that there was "overcrowding" in the jail due to the protests.

From BBC

Between the overcrowding of furniture, and the archive she and Clara had in the other room, the entire theater would go up like a tinderbox if he tried.

From Literature

Experts say the risks involved with the journey are increased by overcrowding on boats.

From BBC