overcrowd
Americanverb (used with or without object)
verb
Etymology
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Example Sentences
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Buses are a common mode of transport in India, but operators frequently ignore safety rules and overcrowd vehicles, while the nation had the highest road accident death tolls in the world last year.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2025
You want all of the toppings and additions to highlight the rice, not overcrowd or overwhelm it.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2025
“I don’t even know if it’s possible to overcrowd your way into buying a house anywhere in L.A. when every house is $1 million,” Fulton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
Working in batches, if needed, so as to not overcrowd the pan, place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and sear until nicely browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
I could describe very many of them and the minute details of all the houses and surroundings, but it would unwisely overcrowd these pages.
From Brook Farm Historic and Personal Memoirs by Codman, John Thomas
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