Synonyms

overcrowd

American

[oh-ver-kroud] / ˌoʊ vərˈkraʊd /

verb (used with or without object)

to crowd to an uncomfortable or undesirable excess.

overcrowd British

/ ˌəʊvəˈkraʊd /

verb

(tr) to fill (a room, vehicle, city, etc) with more people or things than is desirable

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Etymology

Origin of overcrowd

First recorded in 1760–70; over- + crowd ¹

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

They will look into possible overcrowding, access to emergency exits from the basement and whether there were fire extinguishers.

From BBC

Humanitarian agencies have warned that shortages of food, clean water and medical supplies persist, while winter conditions are worsening life in overcrowded displacement camps.

From Barron's

Associated noise-related issues range from unruly crowds to honking horns in overcrowded parking lots.

From Barron's

For thousands of Americans, the post-Christmas weekend began with canceled flights, overcrowded terminals and the sinking realization that getting home after the holidays might take days, not hours.

From Salon

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